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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Auto Trail. Check any Auto Trail by registration number below.

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86.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.2%

vs Fiat Avg

19

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Fiat Auto Trail — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Auto Trail has an average MOT pass rate of 86.2%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Auto Trail is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Fiat Auto Trail fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Auto Trail for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Auto Trail, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Auto Trail performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 562 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

15k mi

2020

Based on 1,509 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.1%

Retest Rate

4.5%

Mileage at 3yr

15k mi

Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

2019

Based on 3,766 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

13k mi

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2018

Based on 4,059 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

4.6%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2017

Based on 3,413 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2016

Based on 3,375 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

6.1%

2015

Based on 2,884 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 10yr

45k mi

2014

Based on 1,605 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 10yr

45k mi

2013

Based on 1,605 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 10yr

43k mi

2012

Based on 1,182 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 10yr

45k mi

2011

Based on 303 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

10.7%

2010

Based on 56 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.7%

2009

Based on 30 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

2008

Based on 38 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

11.5%

2007

Based on 35 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

64.0%

2006

Based on 46 vehicles

69.6%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2005

Based on 37 vehicles

45.9%Poor
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

52.2%

2003

Based on 38 vehicles

71.1%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

15.0%

Retest Rate

30.0%

0

Based on 9,987 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

19k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Auto Trail

The most common reasons a Fiat Auto Trail fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.2%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

0.9%
3

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

0.8%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
5

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

0.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

2.1%

Front Nearside

1.6%

Nearside

1.2%

Fiat Auto Trail — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Auto Trail MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Auto Trail?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Auto Trail is 86.2% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Auto Trail?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Auto Trail are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.9%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (0.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Auto Trail reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.2%, the Fiat Auto Trail is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Auto Trail?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Auto Trail?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Auto Trail: 14,898 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Auto Trail to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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