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BG18 HMJ

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,774 mi
Last recorded94,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,004 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,587 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,651 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,647 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,860 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 HMJ is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMJ, 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

How do I check the history of BG18 HMJ?

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What year was BG18 HMJ registered?

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

Is BG18 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 HMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG18 HMJ have outstanding finance?

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