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YM18 BXK

2018 Fiat Tipo

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,490 mi
Last recorded71,490 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 BXK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loos .heat sheld (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,734 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 BXK is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK registered?

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

Is YM18 BXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 BXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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