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M300 ELT

2018 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ELT
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,530 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 74,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 68,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,530 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 62,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 45,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,576 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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M300 ELT is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M300 ELT, 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 M300 ELT registered?

M300 ELT is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is M300 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ELT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M300 ELT have outstanding finance?

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