2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,283 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  5. Outline marker lamp: not working0.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.3%
  7. Washers: not working0.2%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.8%
  2. Seat belts & airbags2.5%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Tyres0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

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 structure7.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%

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 2016 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2016 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,283 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).