2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

140Well above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Outline marker lamp: not working3.5%
  2. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.7%
  3. Individual direction indicators: not working1.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak0.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  10. Trailer electrical socket: wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  3. Suspension2.7%
  4. Brakes2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Tyres0.9%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: outline marker lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2011 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were outline marker lamp: not working; on or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; individual direction indicators: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 140, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).