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M580 SWX

1994 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,960 mi
Last recorded33,960 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Fiat Tipo84,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 SWX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 33,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid becoming low

brake pipes corroding and undersealed

offside rear shocker damp

oil leak

rear brake readings could be better

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion starting on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,635 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion starting on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,399 miles

Some corrosion starting on front metal brake pipes under wheel arches.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,658 miles

offside rear flexi brake hose has a small cut in outer cover but not down to bracing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,409 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Some corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 32,047 miles

Hazard warning lights only work when nindicator switch is left or right position.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,047 miles

Hazard warning lights only work when nindicator switch is left or right position.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,748 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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M580 SWX is a 1994 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 84,804 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 M580 SWX, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M580 SWX registered?

M580 SWX is a 1994 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M580 SWX safe to buy?

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