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BG18 FWD

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 FWD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,665 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,675 miles

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 50,641 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,821 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 FWD is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

Is BG18 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 FWD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG18 FWD have outstanding finance?

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