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LJ04 MEL

2018 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 MEL
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,955 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 4 Oct 2025 71,955 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 62,601 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,172 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,240 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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LJ04 MEL is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ04 MEL, 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 LJ04 MEL registered?

LJ04 MEL is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LJ04 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 MEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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