2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

617 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 617 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Brakes2.3%
  3. Tyres1.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

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 structure6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2014 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2014 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 617 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: too low; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).