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YY18 YOA

2018 Fiat Tipo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 YOA
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 86,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 84,083 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 81,555 miles

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

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

Front heatshield missing

Front stone chip in screen

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2024 81,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front heatshield missing

Front stone chip in screen

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2023 78,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 54,355 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip , (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front factory fitted engine covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged very low, small cuts, on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip , (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front factory fitted engine covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged very low, small cuts, on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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YY18 YOA is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY18 YOA, 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.

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What year was YY18 YOA registered?

YY18 YOA is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is YY18 YOA safe to buy?

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