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BJ18 OTE

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,055 mi
Last recorded37,055 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 OTE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 37,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,243 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside head light fixing broken head light remains secure

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,034 miles

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

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

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 OTE is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OTE, 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.

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What year was BJ18 OTE registered?

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

Is BJ18 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 OTE shows 6 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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