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FIAT TIPO MOT Pass Rate

77.1% of 4,011 FIAT TIPO MOT tests pass.

The TIPO has a pass rate of 77.1%, a little higher than the average across all FIAT models (73.0%).

At 77.1%, The FIAT TIPO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 84.7% at 3–6 years to 74.2% at 6–10 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years84.7%6–10 years74.2%10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
FIAT TIPO pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (8)8no reading
3–6 years84.7%1,04639,715 miles
6–10 years74.2%2,94162,318 miles
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearstoo few tests (16)16no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the FIAT TIPO

The most common reason the FIAT TIPO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 36.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a serious fluid leak ".

Top MOT failure categories for the FIAT TIPO
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension36.6%has a serious fluid leak
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment29.5%not working
Tyres27.5%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Brakes26.8%less than 1.5 mm thick
Visibility18.3%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks9.0%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Body, chassis, structure3.3%cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Steering1.3%ball joint has excessive play
Road Wheels1.3%fixing missing
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.1%warning lamp indicates a fault

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