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PK18 OFW

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 OFW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 93,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2026 93,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 83,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,287 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,033 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 25 Jul 2022 41,967 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,946 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 24,391 miles

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

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 OFW is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OFW, 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 PK18 OFW registered?

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

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