Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross reliable?

Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.9%, 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?

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 (2022)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat Tipo Cross

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2022 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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The 2022 FIAT TIPO CROSS passes its MOT on the first attempt 87.5% of the time, which is a solid 7.5 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting good baseline reliability in this early cohort. Dangerous defects affect only 7.1% of vehicles, which is well below concerning levels and no immediate red flag for buyers.

At just under 28,000 miles median age, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the low failure rate of 0.2 per vehicle and modest 0.6 advisories on average. If you're considering one, check the service history closely and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on any advisory items flagged, as the low mileage means most remaining issues are likely wear-and-tear rather than structural wear.

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

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

89.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 18k–40k

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These stats describe 112 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 112 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.1% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

27,802

typical

18,265

low mileage

40,443

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross vehicles fall between 18,265 and 40,443 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,265 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.

✓ 18,265–40,443 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat Tipo Crosss sit.

⚠ Over 54,598 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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