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EF18 DFC

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,726 mi
Last recorded63,726 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

TPMS light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2025 54,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp working but in poor state, water ingress/deteriorated.

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

Park brake lever travel high, but operating correctly.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 52,461 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 37,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 28,501 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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EF18 DFC is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EF18 DFC, 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 EF18 DFC registered?

EF18 DFC is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is EF18 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 DFC 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.

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