MOT reliability
Fiat Tipo city life
38 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Fiat Tipo city life vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Fiat Tipo city life has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,288 miles.
38
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
5,866
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Fiat Tipo city life problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Fiat Tipo city life MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension70%
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Visibility10%
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Other10%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Fiat Tipo city life pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 40% |
| 3 | 18 | 83% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Fiat Tipo city life MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Fiat Tipo city life MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Fiat Tipo city life pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 16 | 69% | 22,967 |
| 2022 | 6 | 8 | 88% | 21,043 |
Fiat Tipo city life reliability FAQ
Across 38 Fiat Tipo city life vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Fiat Tipo city life MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Fiat Tipo city life in our data has covered around
22,288 miles.
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