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FJ12 BTU

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,608 mi
Last recorded59,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 BTU
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 53,578 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 53,573 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 45,551 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 42,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,861 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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FJ12 BTU is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ12 BTU, 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 FJ12 BTU registered?

FJ12 BTU is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FJ12 BTU safe to buy?

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