Fiat Tipo reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 16,205 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 16,205 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of Fiat Tipo cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Tipo tends to fail
Share of Fiat Tipo cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, tyres, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Fiat Tipo reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Fiat Tipo is more demanding than average for its age: 73% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension, tyres and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Fiat Tipo?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Fiat Tipo in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 73%; and 8 to 12 years, 70%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Fiat Tipo MOT?
For Fiat Tipo cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (3.2% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), visibility (3.8% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).