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BJ18 OTA

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 OTA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 84,064 miles

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

offside front headlight has water ingress pattern ok

Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front headlight has water ingress pattern ok

Pass 1 Apr 2025 75,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 75,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working added water (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 50,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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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BJ18 OTA is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 BJ18 OTA, 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 BJ18 OTA registered?

BJ18 OTA is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BJ18 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 OTA 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.

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