2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

595 MOT tests in 2024. 87.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time87.7%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 595 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Outline marker lamp: not working1.8%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.3%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  6. Washers: not working0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.9%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Tyres1.2%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%

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 2013 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 87.7% of 2013 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 595 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were outline marker lamp: not working; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).