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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Tipo Life. Check any Tipo Life by registration number below.

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84.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Fiat Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Fiat Tipo Life — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Tipo Life has an average MOT pass rate of 84.4%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tipo Life is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo Life fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Tipo Life for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Tipo Life, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Tipo Life performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 467 vehicles

84.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.9%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Tipo Life

The most common reasons a Fiat Tipo Life fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

11.1%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

6.0%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

3.6%
Fiat Tipo Life Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

9.4%

Front Nearside

9.2%

Offside

4.9%

Other Fiat Models

Compare MOT reliability across Fiat models.

Fiat Croma

87.5% pass rate

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76.6% pass rate

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81.2% pass rate

Fiat Hymer

92.8% pass rate

Fiat 500 Lounge Mhev

92.2% pass rate

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90.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Fiat Tipo Life

Fiat Tipo Life — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Tipo Life MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tipo Life?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Tipo Life is 84.4% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Tipo Life?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Tipo Life are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (11.1%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (6.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Tipo Life reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.4%, the Fiat Tipo Life is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Tipo Life?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Tipo Life?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Tipo Life: 45,851 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tipo Life to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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