2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

466 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 466 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Outline marker lamp: not working3.2%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: outline marker lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2012 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 466 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were outline marker lamp: not working; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).