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VU18 LDO

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 LDO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Est 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,501 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 48,490 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 27,441 miles

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

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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VU18 LDO is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU18 LDO, 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

How do I check the history of VU18 LDO?

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What year was VU18 LDO registered?

VU18 LDO is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is VU18 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 LDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 LDO have outstanding finance?

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