2018 Fiat Tipo 1.4L Petrol · FH18 XCJ

The 2018 Fiat Tipo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 38,475 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 2 July 2024 at 33,911 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at the same mileage, which points to an administrative or procedural error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits low at roughly 4,809 miles per year against an eight-year lifespan, with the odometer reading 38,475 miles today. The records show steady, light use: 29,768 miles in July 2022, 31,677 in July 2023, 33,911 in July 2024, and 38,475 by June 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. Such low, consistent figures suggest the car spent periods stationary, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop even where the MOT shows a clean sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the standing time implied by low mileage. The DVSA history flags no advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, so no recurring wear trend exists to chase. Verify the July 2024 fail-pass pair with the test centre to confirm it carried no suppressed defect. Prior to purchase, check for underbody corrosion and degraded flexible hoses that a clean MOT may miss on a lightly used car. The previous owner clearly kept the Tipo to a basic annual test standard with no flagged neglect, but low use demands hands-on checks the record cannot supply.