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YC66 VMW

2016 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Tipo43,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 VMW
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 56,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16. Goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 4 Oct 2023 49,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,194 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 30,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 30,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 22,797 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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YC66 VMW is a 2016 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC66 VMW, 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

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What year was YC66 VMW registered?

YC66 VMW is a 2016 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is YC66 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 VMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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