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PK18 OEU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

68,184 mi
Last recorded68,184 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi and pipe between flexis corrosion and slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi and pipe between flexis corrosion and slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 68,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi and pipe between flexis corrosion and slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi and pipe between flexis corrosion and slightly blown under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 59,582 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 51,184 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 50,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,181 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,793 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2022 32,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2022 32,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 32,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,322 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2021 18,321 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

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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PK18 OEU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 PK18 OEU, 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 PK18 OEU registered?

PK18 OEU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is PK18 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK18 OEU shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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