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C851 AST

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,672 mi
Last recorded56,672 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 AST
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 56,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,412 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 49,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,023 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm , rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,959 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 32,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,997 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,377 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 13,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C851 AST is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C851 AST, 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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C851 AST is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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