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W16 VAM

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,315 mi
Last recorded50,315 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 VAM
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 50,315 miles

bottom engine stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

minor leaks to front exhaust system

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Fail 14 May 2019 50,315 miles

minor leaks to front exhaust system

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

bottom engine stabilizer rubber bush slightly deteriorated

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

surface corrosion to centre exhaust system

Pass 18 May 2018 45,345 miles

nearside rear axel 2 wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

surface corrosion to centre + rear exhaust system

surface corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch (by brake hose)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,069 miles

nearside + offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

offside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion in several places

offside front upper body marker lamp inoperative

surface corrosion to centre + rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,232 miles

nearside + offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

offside front inner wheel arch surface corrosion

offside front top body marker lamp inoperative

surface corrosion to centre + rear exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,148 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,408 miles

front + rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2013 27,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front + rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,800 miles

all 6 tyres nearside + offside front + both rear axles tyres starting too perish

battery insercure

surface corrosion too rear exhaust system

Fail 29 Aug 2012 25,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all 6 tyres nearside + offside front + both rear axles tyres starting too perish

battery insercure

surface corrosion too rear exhaust system

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,065 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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W16 VAM is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W16 VAM, 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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What year was W16 VAM registered?

W16 VAM is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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