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HJ18 ECN

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,418 mi
Last recorded146,418 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 ECN
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 146,418 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens and reflector deteriorated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge! Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge! Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting too wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front fogs have water ingress

Pass 26 May 2023 127,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 27 May 2022 80,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its very inner edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread depth on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread depth on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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HJ18 ECN is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black 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 HJ18 ECN, 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 HJ18 ECN registered?

HJ18 ECN is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is HJ18 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ18 ECN 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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