2016 Fiat Tipo 1.2L Diesel · KM66 GPZ

Based on the official DVSA MOT records, this 2016 Fiat Tipo presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 19 July 2025 at 21,569 miles, passed with zero defects or advisories recorded. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test in the history, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have surfaced across the vehicle's documented life. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age, averaging roughly 2,157 miles per year. Between 1 July 2022 at 8,510 miles and 13 July 2024 at 13,453 miles, the car covered approximately 4,943 miles over two years, then added a further 8,116 miles in the following twelve months leading to the July 2025 test. That acceleration in the most recent interval suggests a change from prolonged light use to more regular driving. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests also shows a significant jump in annual mileage compared to earlier years, which may reflect a shift in ownership or usage pattern. With no defects flagged across four consecutive MOT tests, there are no recurring fault lines to scrutinise in the suspension, braking system, or structural areas. The clean record implies that core mechanical components have remained within acceptable tolerances throughout. However, low annual mileage and potential long periods of standing can introduce their own risks that MOT tests do not always capture. A buyer should inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as rubber deteriorates with time regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion from prolonged stationary periods, and the exhaust system should be checked for moisture-induced corrosion in the silencer and joints. Suspension bushes and shock absorbers deserve close inspection, as infrequent use can cause bush perishing and seal degradation that does not always present as a detectable fault during a standard MOT road test. An underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, remains prudent given the vehicle's age, even though no corrosion-related advisories have appeared on record.