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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 306 vehicles, the 2021 Fiat Tipo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Fiat Tipo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Fiat Tipo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.7% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (20.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Fiat Tipo?

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 (2021)

306 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat Tipo

CarHunch analysed 306 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat Tipo. 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. 306 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Fiat Tipo passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.9% of the time, which is a solid 4.9 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting these are reasonably well-built cars that don't typically hide major problems. Only 12.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for safety-minded buyers.

At an average mileage of 31,498 km, these cars are being driven moderately for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.46 per vehicle reflects that they're holding up well mechanically. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the advisory issues (averaging 1.9 per car), which tend to cluster around wear items like brakes and suspension rather than structural faults—a straightforward inspection by a trusted mechanic will quickly reveal whether any of these are imminent problems.

The 2021 Fiat Tipo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

86%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

12.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.46

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 19k–40k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86% 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 1.9 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 306 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 306 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 31%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 20.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 10.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension & steering 10.4%

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Wipers & washers 7.4%

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Before you buy a 2021 Fiat Tipo

Based on MOT data from 306 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 (94%)	289	85.9%	0.47

Colour Breakdown

Based on 31,878 Fiat Tipo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 24%

7,640

White 23.6%

7,536

Red 18.7%

5,966

Silver 9.2%

2,932

Grey 9.1%

2,906

Black 7.7%

2,458

Green 6.2%

1,975

Bronze 0.9%

271

Beige 0.2%

Maroon 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Turquoise 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Fiat Tipo 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.

27,637

typical

19,285

low mileage

39,637

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat Tipo vehicles fall between 19,285 and 39,637 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,285 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.

✓ 19,285–39,637 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Fiat Tipos sit.

⚠ Over 53,509 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

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.46

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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