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FJ12 BUA

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,580 mi
Last recorded41,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 41,580 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 41,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 39,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,713 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,223 miles

slight cracking on out side tyre wall off side rear

Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,834 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 17,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,916 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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FJ12 BUA is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

FJ12 BUA is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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