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BG18 FVZ

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,681 mi
Last recorded75,681 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 FVZ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,681 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 75,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 46,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 33,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 33,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 23,423 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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BG18 FVZ is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 37,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG18 FVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG18 FVZ registered?

BG18 FVZ is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BG18 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 FVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG18 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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