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WA04 BKU

2004 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Auto Trail36,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BKU
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,069 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Minor corrosion to chassis

Nearside and offside headlight aim very dim

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 88,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Minor corrosion to chassis

Nearside and offside headlight aim very dim

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,028 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf spring corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 88,028 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf spring corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,973 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all steel pipes showing signs of corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively corrosion by front fixings (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,373 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,373 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,610 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,873 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s step area excessive corrosion

reverse light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,963 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,963 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,274 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,471 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,470 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,667 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 54,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,505 miles

tow bar electrics not connected {not working}

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,867 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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WA04 BKU is a 2004 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 36,034 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 WA04 BKU, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA04 BKU is a 2004 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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