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FN52 MGE

2002 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Auto-trail Fiat36,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 MGE
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,999 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front slight corrosion to inner steps

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 59,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front slight corrosion to inner steps

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,241 miles

Offside Front corrosion by crossmember mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,521 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 57,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to intermediate pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails/outriggers and body/suspension mounts have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/valance sub frame mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no bulb problem ? (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing/valance sub frame mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,231 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the rack and to and from the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On the rack and to and from the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,547 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to and from plus on the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,765 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,522 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,492 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,727 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,659 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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FN52 MGE is a 2002 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 36,325 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 FN52 MGE, 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 24 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 FN52 MGE registered?

FN52 MGE is a 2002 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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