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EF18 DFK

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 DFK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,209 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,209 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 60,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 18,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 18,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,942 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 DFK is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFK, 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 EF18 DFK registered?

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

Is EF18 DFK safe to buy?

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