Fiat Tipo Cross
From 529 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 22 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.3% of failures are serious: 35.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £49.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tipo Crosss tested had between 15,993 and 35,984 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,384 median miles, the Tipo Cross has 0.07 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Tipo Cross MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Tipo Cross has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 529 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Tipo Cross?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Tipo Cross is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Tipo Cross at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Tipo Cross is 21,384 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,993 and 35,984 miles.
Buying a used Tipo Cross?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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