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SD18 XEF

2018 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 XEF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,532 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 44,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 38,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 33,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516v 1.6 mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516v 1.6 mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,356 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 18,356 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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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SD18 XEF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD18 XEF, 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 SD18 XEF registered?

SD18 XEF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SD18 XEF safe to buy?

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