Used Fiat Tipo 2016-2023 reliability review

The Fiat Tipo is a decent value family car for those looking for space, good fuel economy and plenty of equipment

What should I look for in a used Fiat Tipo?

The plastics used in the interior can be marked easily, so look over the interior carefully when you go to look at a Tipo.

Make sure all the electrical items work on the car because some models come with plenty of kit (such as a reversing camera). Even early cars will still have some warranty left, so it’s not the end of the world if something isn’t working.

Is a used Fiat Tipo reliable?

The Fiat Tipo is still quite new, which is why it didn’t feature in our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. However, Fiat, as a brand, didn’t do particularly well. The manufacturer came in 24th place out of 32 car brands. Rivals, such as Seat, Skoda and Vauxhall all did better.

If you would like to see the full reliability list for family cars, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

Used Fiat Tipo 16-present

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£3,290

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

£3,490

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

£3,490

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

£3,495

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

£3,495

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Easy Euro 6 5dr

£3,495

Fiat Tipo 1.3 MultiJetII Lounge Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.3 MultiJetII Lounge Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£3,495

Fiat Tipo 1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

Fiat Tipo

1.4 MPI Lounge Euro 6 5dr

£3,499

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