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EF18 DLU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,848 mi
Last recorded68,848 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 DLU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 68,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 43,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 30,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,449 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 DLU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLU, 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 EF18 DLU?

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What year was EF18 DLU registered?

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

Is EF18 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 DLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF18 DLU have outstanding finance?

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