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VIJ 1470

2016 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,496 mi
Last recorded59,496 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 1470
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,496 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 59,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,153 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 46,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 42,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 41,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,151 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 23,151 miles

Offside 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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VIJ 1470 is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 43,512 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 VIJ 1470, 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 10 years old, this Fiat Tipo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VIJ 1470 registered?

VIJ 1470 is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is VIJ 1470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 1470 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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