Auto-Trail Fiat
From 275 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and service brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 13 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 11 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| light source and lamp not compatible | 6 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24.6% of Fiat failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 15.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £109.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiats tested had between 34,228 and 52,331 miles on the clock.
At 44,275 median miles, the Fiat has 0.051 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Auto-Trail Fiat MOT pass rate?
The Auto-Trail Fiat has a 77.5% MOT pass rate based on 275 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Auto-Trail Fiat?
The most common MOT failure on the Auto-Trail Fiat is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Auto-Trail Fiat at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Auto-Trail Fiat is 44,275 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,228 and 52,331 miles.
Buying a used Fiat?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £109 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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