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RF18 MZE

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 MZE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,555 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2024 44,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 44,576 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 19,257 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 19,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges on limit

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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RF18 MZE is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RF18 MZE, 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 RF18 MZE registered?

RF18 MZE is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is RF18 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 MZE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF18 MZE have outstanding finance?

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