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WR16 RZU

2016 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,370 mi
Last recorded71,370 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 RZU
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 71,370 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 71,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 65,837 miles

front discs scabby on inner edge

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,942 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 51,938 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on

Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,448 miles

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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WR16 RZU is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR16 RZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR16 RZU?

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What year was WR16 RZU registered?

WR16 RZU is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is WR16 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 RZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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