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2004 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,726 mi
Last recorded54,726 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Fiat32,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 URL
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,047 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,331 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,828 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 49,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Lens damaged / broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,722 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT JACK MOUNT AREAS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER / ARCH / WING CORRODED

Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING / ARCH STRUT MOUNT AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT JACK MOUNT AREAS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER / ARCH / WING CORRODED

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,506 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 39,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.43 (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f washer not working (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,582 miles

o/s/r indicator discoloured slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2017 37,582 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

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

o/s/r indicator discoloured slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,001 miles

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,755 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f shock tower area corodded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers u/s (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven front brake imbalance 44% (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,969 miles

o/s/f rack gaiter has misting of oil

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f rack gaiter has misting of oil

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 23,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,997 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 18,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,959 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 10,133 miles

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

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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P17 URL is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 32,036 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 P17 URL, 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 22 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P17 URL is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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