Second Hand Fiat Tipo Radiator Fan

The current Fiat Tipo (second generation) was introduced in 2016, and it is a completely different platform from the original Tipo produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, so fans from the two generations will not interchange. Within the current second-generation Tipo, the key fitment driver is the engine code rather than the model year alone, so always match on engine code first. If you are crossing any mid-production year boundary within the second generation, confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Both years fall within the second-generation Tipo (2016 onwards), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but the engine code is the single most important detail to match — a 1.4 petrol, a 1.6 petrol, a 1.3 MultiJet diesel and a 1.6 MultiJet diesel were all offered, and each can have a differently specified cooling fan assembly. Supply your engine code (shown on your V5C or via a VIN check) to the breaker, and ask them to confirm fitment against your specific registration before committing.

Yes, the second-generation Fiat Tipo (2016 onwards) does have an electrically driven radiator cooling fan as standard across its range, regardless of whether the engine is petrol or diesel. It is a conventional front-wheel-drive car with a transversely mounted engine, so an electric fan mounted at the front of the radiator is a standard part of the cooling system on all variants. If your fan has failed, a used unit from a breaker is a practical and common replacement.

Trim level — whether Easy, Lounge, Business, or Sport — does not affect radiator fan fitment; this is a mechanical part that follows the engine code, not the badge or trim specification. What does matter is matching the engine code and fuel type, since different engines can use differently rated fan motors or shroud assemblies. Tell the breaker your trim if you like, but lead with your engine code and registration for the most accurate match.

Body style — hatchback, saloon (sedan), or estate (SW) — does not affect radiator fan fitment on the Tipo, because the cooling system is determined by the engine rather than the body configuration. All three body styles were offered on the second-generation Tipo and share the same engine range, so a fan from any body style can potentially suit your car provided the engine codes match. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure, as mounting or ancillary details can occasionally vary.

Diesel and petrol engines can use differently specified fan assemblies — motor wattage, shroud design, or connector type may differ — so you should not assume a fan from a 1.4 or 1.6 petrol Tipo will drop straight into a 1.6 MultiJet diesel car. Always lead with your engine code when contacting a breaker, as that is more precise than just stating 'diesel' and will allow them to source the correct unit. Never guarantee fitment without the breaker confirming against your specific registration.