2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Auto Trail MOT pass rate and common faults

1,293 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,293 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.5%
  2. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Tyres0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

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 1.6mm2.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
  5. Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles): efficiency below requirements0.3%

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: 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 2017 Fiat Auto Trail?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2017 Fiat Auto Trail cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,293 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat Auto Trail reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).