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YM18 BWV

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,453 mi
Last recorded66,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 BWV
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear window taped up

heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 39,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn in centre, still adequately clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 31,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of overheating at offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of overheating at offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (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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YM18 BWV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YM18 BWV, 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

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What year was YM18 BWV registered?

YM18 BWV is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YM18 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 BWV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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