2016 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Diesel · VIJ 1470
2016 Fiat Tipo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 59,496 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT TIPO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VIJ 1470 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 59,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Tipo
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VIJ 1470 Mileage History
- 30/08/202246,153 mi
- 31/08/202349,376 mi+3,223 mi
- 30/09/202453,966 mi+4,590 mi
- 03/09/202559,490 mi+5,524 mi
- 03/09/202559,496 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VIJ 1470 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Fiat Tipo (VIJ 1470) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Common Problems: FIAT TIPO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Suspension Arm Wear(Moderate)
Wishbone bushes and ball joints tend to wear earlier than on competitors, leading to MOT failures.
- DPF clogging and oil dilution on diesels(Serious)
The 1.3 and 1.6 MultiJet diesels are fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter that needs regular motorway driving to regenerate. Short urban trips cause the DPF to clog, triggering warning lights and limp mode. If regeneration is repeatedly interrupted, fuel contaminates the engine oil, causing the level to rise and potentially damaging the engine.
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- Front Suspension Arm WearModerate
Wishbone bushes and ball joints tend to wear earlier than on competitors, leading to MOT failures.
- DPF clogging and oil dilution on dieselsSerious
The 1.3 and 1.6 MultiJet diesels are fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter that needs regular motorway driving to regenerate. Short urban trips cause the DPF to clog, triggering warning lights and limp mode. If regeneration is repeatedly interrupted, fuel contaminates the engine oil, causing the level to rise and potentially damaging the engine.
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