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CU68 FCD

2018 Fiat Tipo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,320 mi
Last recorded40,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 FCD
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,320 miles

Both front drop links new but lower boots twisted on both sides

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front drop links new but lower boots twisted on both sides

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 78 kg nsr 160 kh (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 4 Oct 2024 35,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens cracked & water ingress to bulb level (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Oct 2023 29,479 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 29,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to get clear view of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 22,948 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 17,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 17,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body trays fitted

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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CU68 FCD is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU68 FCD, 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 CU68 FCD registered?

CU68 FCD is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is CU68 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU68 FCD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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