Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross?

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 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross?

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 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross?

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 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross reliable?

Based on MOT data from 347 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, 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 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross?

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 (2021)

347 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat Tipo Cross

CarHunch analysed 347 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 347 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross passes its first MOT 87% of the time, which is a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average and suggests these cars are holding up well mechanically. Only 8.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and not a buyer concern.

At a median mileage of 25,049 km, these vehicles are relatively lightly used for their age, which explains the strong pass rate. The average car picks up just 0.38 failures and 1.8 advisories per test, indicating well-maintained examples are the norm—so when shopping, focus on service history and you should be on solid ground.

The 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–37k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 347 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 347 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	342	87.9%	0.38

Colour Breakdown

Based on 533 Fiat Tipo Cross vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.8%

148

Black 15.2%

White 11.8%

Blue 11.8%

Silver 10.1%

Orange 8.4%

Green 5.4%

Red 5.3%

Bronze 2.6%

Beige 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross 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.

25,049

typical

18,342

low mileage

36,657

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat Tipo Cross vehicles fall between 18,342 and 36,657 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,342 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.

✓ 18,342–36,657 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat Tipo Crosss sit.

⚠ Over 49,486 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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