2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

389 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test8,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 389 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low2.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  3. Outline marker lamp: not working1.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  9. Daytime running lamps: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  5. Brakes0.5%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre0.5%
  5. Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles): efficiency below requirements0.3%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2021 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2021 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 389 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; outline marker lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).