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RF68 ECV

2018 Fiat Tipo

Bronze Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF68 ECV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 103,654 miles

Daytime running lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit defective

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,908 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Light unit secure but has broken fixings

Fail 3 Feb 2024 94,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,763 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp securing bracket defective but not effect on overall security of headlamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF/OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 76,763 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp securing bracket defective but not effect on overall security of headlamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted OSF/OSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,634 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 50,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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RF68 ECV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Bronze with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RF68 ECV, 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 RF68 ECV registered?

RF68 ECV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is RF68 ECV safe to buy?

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