2018 Fiat Tipo 1.6L Diesel · YY18 YUX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive attention to mechanical wear. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 140,330 miles, this result followed a significant failure just six days prior involving multiple safety defects. The record shows a recurring failure to address underlying issues, such as steering linkage play and suspension bush wear, which persist across multiple years without resolution, suggesting that components are only addressed when they reach a point of failure during an MOT inspection. At 140,330 miles over approximately eight years, this Fiat Tipo has clocked high mileage, averaging roughly 17,500 miles per year. The data reveals a sharp increase in usage between June 2023 (73,994 miles) and June 2025 (139,843 miles), representing over 65,000 miles in just two years. This high annual mileage places immense strain on wear-related components, which is evidenced by the consistent degradation of suspension arms and brake components noted throughout the entire testing history. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering geometry, as the tester repeatedly flagged play in the inner steering rack ball joints and worn offside front suspension bushes. The 2025 test also noted a persistent oil leak and worn brake discs, which indicate that the vehicle is nearing the end of several component life cycles. Given the history of electronic braking system faults in 2025 and the previous failure for a leaking offside shock absorber in 2024, a thorough check of the hydraulic systems and overall structural integrity is essential to ensure no further hidden failures remain.