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RV53 RUS

2003 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,523 mi
Last recorded47,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Auto Trail42,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 RUS
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 45,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 45,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 44,976 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,529 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2022 41,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,968 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,967 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,308 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 28,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 25,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,078 miles

o/s door mirror has been temp/repair

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,683 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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RV53 RUS is a 2003 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 42,004 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 RV53 RUS, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV53 RUS is a 2003 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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