2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,431 MOT tests in 2024. 90.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.5%
Failed or needed repairs9.5%
Typical mileage at test12,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  3. Brakes1.6%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Tyres0.3%

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 structure6.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 90.5% of 2019 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,431 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).