Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A (2022)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV is slightly below the UK average for first-time MOT passes at 77.8% versus 80%, suggesting a marginally higher-than-typical failure rate, though the 12.3% dangerous defect rate is acceptable and not a major concern. With an average of 0.33 failures and 1.0 advisory per vehicle, this is a reasonably robust early-life performer, though petrol models show a pass rate of 78.2%, which is close to but not dramatically different from the cohort average.

At nearly 23,000 miles median and 28,684 miles average, these cars have racked up mileage consistent with normal 2022 use, so you're not looking at garage queens. When you come to buy one, run a pre-purchase inspection with particular focus on common advisory items (wear items, fluid levels, emissions-related checks), as owners are reporting regular minor niggles rather than catastrophic problems.

We have limited data for the 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

12.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–44k

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These stats describe 106 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	101	83.2%	0.32

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,998

typical

15,796

low mileage

43,834

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S A vehicles fall between 15,796 and 43,834 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,796 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,796–43,834 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross MHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 59,175 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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