FIAT TIPO MOT pass rate
78.8% of 17,249 FIAT TIPO MOT tests pass.
The TIPO has a pass rate of 78.8%, a little higher than the average across all FIAT models (74.3%).
The FIAT TIPO's pass rate of 78.8% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 86.2% at 0–3 years versus 85.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.2% | 673 | 26,664 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.3% | 5,591 | 38,609 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.5% | 10,877 | 59,910 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 85.2% | 108 | 78,996 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT TIPO
The most common reason the FIAT TIPO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 36.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a serious fluid leak".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 36.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Tyres | 29.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 19.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 1.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related FIAT models
- FIAT 500 — 74.8% pass rate
- FIAT PANDA — 69.6% pass rate
- FIAT DUCATO — 78.1% pass rate
- FIAT PUNTO — 63.8% pass rate
- FIAT DOBLO — 69.9% pass rate
- FIAT 500X — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FIAT TIPO?
- 78.8% of FIAT TIPO MOT tests pass, based on 17,249 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FIAT TIPO?
- The most common reason the FIAT TIPO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 36.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a serious fluid leak".
- Does this show the FIAT TIPO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FIAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.