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SL18 MJV

2018 Fiat Tipo

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,988 mi
Last recorded74,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 MJV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 74,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2025 68,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2024 62,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 50,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,788 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 42,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,866 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 31,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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SL18 MJV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SL18 MJV, 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 SL18 MJV registered?

SL18 MJV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is SL18 MJV safe to buy?

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