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YY18 YRE

2018 Fiat Tipo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,127 mi
Last recorded268,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 YRE
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 268,127 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear bush debonding (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 268,125 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear bush debonding (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 267,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 179,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,130 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 85,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 85,147 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 84,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 72,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 54,158 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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YY18 YRE is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRE, 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 YY18 YRE registered?

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

Is YY18 YRE safe to buy?

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