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2018 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Petrol · MA18 GCZ

MA18 GCZ

2018 Fiat Tipo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 60,219 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
FIAT TIPO
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (14 May 2026)
Recorded Mileage
60,219 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14 May 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a period of neglect regarding consumable items. The most recent test in December 2025 at 60,219 miles passed with minor advisories regarding a nearside headlamp and an obstructed seat belt. This follows a significant failure in December 2024 at 53,911 miles where four tyres were flagged for insufficient tread depth or structural sidewall damage. Since that failure, the vehicle has maintained a stable status through its most recent inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the March 2022 test at 35,211 miles and the December 2025 test at 60,219 miles, the car covered roughly 25,000 miles, indicating steady annual use. The gap of 6,308 miles between the two December 2024 tests suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods of time. A buyer should inspect the suspension and alignment in person, as the history shows a recurring issue with uneven tyre wear, specifically noted on the offside rear edge in late 2024. This often indicates an issue with tracking geometry or worn suspension bushes. The previous sidewall damage and cracking noted in 2023 suggest the vehicle may have encountered significant road impacts. While the record shows no structural corrosion or brake failures, the repeated pattern of tyre-related faults suggests the owner only addresses maintenance when forced by an impending MOT failure rather than performing preventative replacements.
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MA18 GCZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 60,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MA18 GCZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 18:01
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Fiat Tipo (MA18 GCZ) between March 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall scrubbed cords”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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MA18 GCZ Mileage History

  1. 25/03/202235,211 mi
  2. 25/11/202347,590 mi+12,379 mi
  3. 02/12/202453,911 mi+6,321 mi
  4. 05/12/202453,975 mi+64 mi
  5. 15/12/202560,219 mi+6,244 mi

Average of roughly 6,711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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