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DX03 OTA

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,848 mi
Last recorded31,848 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OTA
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 31,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 30,722 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 30,065 miles

general light corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

wipers slightly smear

Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2017 28,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,536 miles

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion front upper inner arches

sump corroded slight leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,028 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,624 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 26,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all nearside markers inoperative

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from underneath

steering rack gaitors slightly damp

Fail 17 Aug 2010 22,763 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from underneath

steering rack gaitors slightly damp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,464 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,815 miles

all power steering pipes and unions close to steering rack showing signs of corrosion

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s plastic skirts (trim) both loose

Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,953 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,892 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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DX03 OTA is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 30,722 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 Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Fiat typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX03 OTA registered?

DX03 OTA is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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