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YW18 SFO

2018 Fiat Tipo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,103 mi
Last recorded53,103 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 SFO
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,781 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2025 51,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 45,151 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 37,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,939 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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YW18 SFO is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW18 SFO, 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

How do I check the history of YW18 SFO?

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What year was YW18 SFO registered?

YW18 SFO is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is YW18 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW18 SFO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW18 SFO have outstanding finance?

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