2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Fiat Tipo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,055 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  9. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Fiat Tipo?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2021 Fiat Tipo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,055 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Tipo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Fiat Tipo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).