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SW18 BTU

2018 Fiat Tipo

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 BTU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,980 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 36,980 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

no oil in engine

Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 26,722 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s o\s ()

boot full

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2024 26,722 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s o\s ()

boot full

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 20,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 15,080 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 15,050 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 7,867 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 7,867 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))

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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SW18 BTU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW18 BTU, 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 SW18 BTU registered?

SW18 BTU is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is SW18 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 BTU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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