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RO18 KYJ

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,899 mi
Last recorded166,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 KYJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 166,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,611 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 19 Feb 2024 146,611 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 127,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,297 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 50,297 miles

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

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

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

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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RO18 KYJ is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,598cc 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 RO18 KYJ, 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 RO18 KYJ registered?

RO18 KYJ is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is RO18 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 KYJ 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.

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