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DG52 UEX

2002 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,255 mi
Last recorded57,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Auto Trail36,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 UEX
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,255 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Marker lamp not working

Fail 19 Jun 2025 57,240 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret / Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret / Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 54,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,110 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 52,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 49,988 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 49,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,011 miles

exhaust mountings splitting

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded/ holed, not in prescribed area

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2020 49,011 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust mountings splitting

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded/ holed, not in prescribed area

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,101 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and inner front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 48,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and inner front wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,053 miles

Nearside Centre marker light inop

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe on rack corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,564 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,506 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,825 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 210,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,374 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 20,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,566 miles

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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DG52 UEX is a 2002 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 36,014 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 DG52 UEX, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 UEX is a 2002 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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