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YY18 YRF

2018 Fiat Tipo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,653 mi
Last recorded146,653 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 YRF
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 146,653 miles

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 146,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,633 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,633 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser . (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,157 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 111,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,210 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 YRF is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Red 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YY18 YRF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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