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MH53 ALE

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,078 mi
Last recorded41,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH53 ALE
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,360 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 38,339 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 38,339 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 34,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,924 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 33,920 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,343 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 25,341 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,066 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 13,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 10,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 6,706 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 6,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 6,597 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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MH53 ALE is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MH53 ALE, 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 MH53 ALE registered?

MH53 ALE is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MH53 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH53 ALE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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