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Y5 WAB

2016 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,139 mi
Last recorded164,139 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WAB
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 164,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,636 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,354 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 50,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,228 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 28 Oct 2019 38,110 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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Y5 WAB is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Red 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 Y5 WAB, 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 Y5 WAB registered?

Y5 WAB is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is Y5 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 WAB 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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