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RO18 KZF

2018 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 KZF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,951 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 85,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also on 0.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also on 1.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,672 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 69,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm min limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer side wall, poss been run on low pressure, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm min limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer side wall, poss been run on low pressure, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 50,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 50,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 31,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 KZF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 RO18 KZF, 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 RO18 KZF registered?

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

Is RO18 KZF safe to buy?

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