Verdict
The Fiat Tipo passes its MOT first time on 74.6% of tests, 7.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (82.2%). That puts it ahead of 4% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 75.0% | Beats 4% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 73.5% | Beats 8% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 72.4% | Beats 3% | E |
| 1.0 Petrol | 77.1% | Beats 0% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Windscreen wipers 2.3× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Shock absorbers 6.3× typical
Push down hard on each corner: it should rebound once and settle. Look for oily dampers. - Coil springs 3.1× typical
Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps. - Anti-roll bar links 8.9× typical
A knock or rattle over uneven roads usually means worn anti-roll bar links (cheap to fix). - Tyre tread depth 1.6× typical
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. - Brake pads 1.5× typical
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.0× |
| Tyre tread depth | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6× |
| Coil springs | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.1× |
| Brake pads | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.5× |
| Shock absorbers | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.3× |
| Headlight aim | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.4× |
| Windscreen washers | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.8× |
| Anti-roll bar links | 1.5% | 0.2% | 8.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 46.1 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 31.9 |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 29.3 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 26.7 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 26.7 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24.2 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20.8 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 18.6 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2021 Fiat Tipo1 engine77.1% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | 77.1% | Beats 0% | E |
2020 Fiat Tipo1 engine81.9% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 81.9% | Beats 6% | E |
2019 Fiat Tipo2 engines78.9% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 79.4% | Beats 4% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 76.4% | Beats 9% | E |
2018 Fiat Tipo3 engines75.8% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 76.4% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 75.6% | Beats 7% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 73.5% | Beats 1% | E |
2017 Fiat Tipo3 engines72.3% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 72.4% | Beats 3% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 72.0% | Beats 6% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 71.9% | Beats 4% | E |
2016 Fiat Tipo2 engines76.3% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 77.7% | Beats 17% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 74.4% | Beats 13% | E |
FAQ
What is the Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate?
74.6% of MOT tests on the Fiat Tipo were passed first time, based on 74,083 tests between 2019 and 2026 of cars first registered 2016–2021. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 82.2% of the time.
Is the Fiat Tipo reliable?
On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 4% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Fiat Tipo?
The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, tyre damage & cracking, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 2.3× as often.