2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,119 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.7%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,119 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  5. Outline marker lamp: not working0.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.5%
  2. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Tyres1.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

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 structure8.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%

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: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 2015 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2015 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,119 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat Auto Trail?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).