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NK53 JCO

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 JCO
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,171 miles

Front inner / outer sills corroded and holed but not considered excessive

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

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

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

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

Suspension components / subframes corroded, not considered excessive

Underbody corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 2 May 2025 78,149 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner track rod, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 76,951 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - outer cv boot clip required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cab step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 75,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 75,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,682 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch, near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower cab, corroded/holed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 71,993 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 71,992 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 70,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Park brake (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven Park brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 67,241 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 67,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure bolts loose (6.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 64,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 64,185 miles

Front registration plate missing not fitted (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2/PARTS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,178 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 55,525 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2013 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 41,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,412 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,594 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 32,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,559 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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NK53 JCO is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 NK53 JCO, 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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NK53 JCO is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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