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A23 TFS

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

Silver Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,131 mi
Last recorded29,131 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TFS
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 27,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 26,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 21,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 20,423 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Forward and centre side marker lamps inoperative

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 20,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Forward and centre side marker lamps inoperative

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,665 miles

Nearside Front thye feathered inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Nearside rearward side marker inoperative

Offside Front tyre feathered inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Offside rearward and forward side markers inoperative

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,088 miles

Nearside Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front slight oil weeping from rack end boot not badly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 14,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,831 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 9,831 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S and N/S centre side marker lamps inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?

Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
2,070
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
10,381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
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A23 TFS is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in Silver with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 21,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Auto Trail fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 TFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 TFS registered?

A23 TFS is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is A23 TFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TFS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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