Auto-trail Fiat Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Auto-trail Fiat reliable? We analysed 3,261 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.
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The Auto-trail Fiat is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include service brake: efficiency below requirements, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Auto-trail Fiat.
Auto-trail Fiat Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Auto-trail Fiat. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Auto-trail Fiat MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Auto-trail Fiat to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Auto-trail Fiat Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Auto-trail Fiat Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Auto-trail Fiat owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Auto-trail Fiat MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Auto-trail Fiat year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 242 | 87.2% | 13,275 | 22,450 | 33,178 |
| 2005 | 737 | 79.4% | 20,727 | 33,429 | 46,576 |
| 2004 | 911 | 80.7% | 18,091 | 32,036 | 45,293 |
| 2003 | 1,009 | 79.0% | 20,559 | 30,722 | 43,586 |
| 2002 | 293 | 80.5% | 22,189 | 36,325 | 50,543 |
| 2001 | 52 | 73.1% | 19,406 | 26,500 | 33,954 |
How Long Does a Auto-trail Fiat Last?
Based on 152 Auto-trail Fiat vehicles on UK roads.
Auto-trail Fiat Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Auto-trail Fiat MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Auto-trail Fiat
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.2% MOT pass rate from 242 tests
73.1% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Auto-trail Fiat is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.2% across 242 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Auto-trail Fiat Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-trail Fiat THIS CAR | 80.1% | 3,261 | 31,487 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne | 77.7% | 5,772 | 36,448 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca | 75.7% | 4,888 | 33,757 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Motorhome | 79.9% | 4,761 | 32,360 mi | 25 yrs |
| Citroen C3 Aircross Shine + Ptch S/s A | 93.1% | 4,784 | 16,361 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne (77.7% pass rate) and the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca (75.7% pass rate), the Auto-trail Fiat outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Auto-trail Fiat has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.1% across 3,261 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Auto-trail Fiat are service brake: efficiency below requirements (37 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (32), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (29). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Auto-trail Fiat owner drives around 1,729 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Auto-trail Fiat models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.