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YY18 YUX

2018 Fiat Tipo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Fiat Tipo37,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 YUX
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 140,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside dip beam slightly dim

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 139,843 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault with check brake control message on dash (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm & very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & very low on inner edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside dip beam slightly dim

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 108,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper slightly damp on the end , appears to be shock fluid

Fail 11 Jun 2024 108,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper slightly damp on the end , appears to be shock fluid

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 plus smooth inner almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 plus smooth inner almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

dash warning lights turned off before test

Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,864 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cut on tyre - no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tyre tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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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YY18 YUX is a 2018 Fiat Tipo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY18 YUX, 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 YY18 YUX registered?

YY18 YUX is a 2018 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is YY18 YUX safe to buy?

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