2017 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · AF67 LYJ

This 2017 FIAT TIPO passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 53,443 miles, but the test revealed a cluster of wear-related defects that warrant close attention. The front tyres are worn close to the legal limit, with the offside front showing 2mm of wear on the inner edge and the nearside front at 2.5mm. More concerning, the offside front service brake is binding, and the front registration plate is deteriorated. These are not catastrophic failures, but they signal active wear and maintenance needs. The vehicle's history shows a significant mechanical issue in May 2025: the offside front coil spring was fractured or broken when it failed its MOT at 46,647 miles. This defect was rectified for the retest a few days later, but the presence of a broken coil spring at relatively low mileage is unusual and suggests either a manufacturing weakness, a hard impact, or possible rough handling. The same test also flagged light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorbers, which has persisted through the 2025 retest and into the present day. Light misting is not an emergency, but it indicates the shock seals are beginning to weep and should be monitored; if it worsens, replacement may be needed soon. The mileage picture is mixed and ambiguous. At nearly 9 years old with just over 53,000 miles, this car has averaged only around 5,938 miles per year, which is well below typical use.