Fiat Tipo Life
From 449 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32.8% of Tipo Life failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tipo Lifes tested had between 16,055 and 36,861 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,714 median miles, the Tipo Life has 0.075 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 Life MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Tipo Life has a 80% MOT pass rate based on 449 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Tipo Life?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Tipo Life is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Tipo Life at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Tipo Life is 26,714 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,055 and 36,861 miles.
Buying a used Tipo Life?
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.
With a 80% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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