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FJ68 JLU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,778 mi
Last recorded37,778 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 JLU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 27,457 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 12,836 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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FJ68 JLU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FJ68 JLU, 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 FJ68 JLU registered?

FJ68 JLU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is FJ68 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ68 JLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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