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FY66 DFE

2016 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 DFE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,007 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 57,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 47,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,533 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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FY66 DFE is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 43,512 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 FY66 DFE, 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 10 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 FY66 DFE?

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What year was FY66 DFE registered?

FY66 DFE is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is FY66 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 DFE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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