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VU66 FVJ

2016 Fiat Tipo

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,276 mi
Last recorded42,276 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 FVJ
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 42,276 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 42,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 37,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 32,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 29,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 23,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 19,104 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 19,104 miles

Nearside 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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VU66 FVJ is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU66 FVJ, 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 VU66 FVJ registered?

VU66 FVJ is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is VU66 FVJ safe to buy?

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