2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

615 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test10,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Outline marker lamp: not working1.1%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Washers: not working0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.3%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  2. Lights & electrics3.6%
  3. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Tyres0.5%
  8. Suspension0.2%

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 structure2.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
  3. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.5%

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 2020 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2020 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 615 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; outline marker lamp: not working; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).