Fiat Auto Trail Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Auto Trail reliable? We analysed 75,508 real MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Auto Trail is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Auto Trail.
Fiat Auto Trail Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Auto Trail. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Auto Trail MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Auto Trail to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Auto Trail Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Auto Trail fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Auto Trail Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Auto Trail owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Auto Trail MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Auto Trail year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 93.2% | 7,033 | 10,504 | 17,824 |
| 2022 | 212 | 94.8% | 7,183 | 9,350 | 12,920 |
| 2021 | 978 | 92.1% | 6,521 | 9,678 | 13,760 |
| 2020 | 2,223 | 91.6% | 7,140 | 10,636 | 14,930 |
| 2019 | 6,976 | 91.4% | 7,025 | 10,797 | 16,180 |
| 2018 | 9,322 | 91.6% | 8,226 | 12,450 | 18,524 |
| 2017 | 9,689 | 91.9% | 9,294 | 14,024 | 20,308 |
| 2016 | 10,463 | 91.4% | 10,497 | 15,874 | 23,271 |
| 2015 | 10,485 | 89.9% | 11,651 | 17,468 | 25,060 |
| 2014 | 6,621 | 89.1% | 12,832 | 19,274 | 27,712 |
| 2013 | 7,274 | 87.9% | 13,244 | 20,031 | 28,550 |
| 2012 | 5,574 | 87.0% | 14,175 | 21,777 | 30,597 |
| 2011 | 1,558 | 86.6% | 15,454 | 23,609 | 34,088 |
| 2010 | 410 | 86.8% | 17,184 | 26,888 | 34,840 |
| 2009 | 164 | 86.6% | 17,014 | 26,091 | 35,263 |
| 2008 | 282 | 83.3% | 15,190 | 25,478 | 35,832 |
| 2007 | 358 | 83.0% | 17,229 | 28,513 | 38,822 |
| 2006 | 442 | 77.6% | 25,713 | 38,499 | 53,801 |
| 2005 | 381 | 74.5% | 21,717 | 35,972 | 51,886 |
| 2004 | 301 | 74.8% | 21,943 | 36,034 | 51,052 |
How Long Does a Fiat Auto Trail Last?
Based on 10,381 Fiat Auto Trail vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Auto Trail Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Auto Trail 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 Fiat Auto Trail
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.8% MOT pass rate from 212 tests
72.4% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Auto Trail is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 212 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Auto Trail Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Auto Trail THIS CAR | 89.8% | 75,508 | 16,037 mi | 15 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Renault Wind | 72% | 38,317 | 43,013 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Auto Trail outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat Auto TrailShould you buy a used Fiat Auto Trail?
The Fiat Auto Trail has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 75,508 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 113 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Fiat Auto Trail owner drives around 2,070 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 Fiat Auto Trail models stay on UK roads for around 15 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.