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AO52 SHZ

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,010 mi
Last recorded58,010 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 SHZ
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 58,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ACROSS STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack and across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 45,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,710 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 41,244 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,640 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 38,847 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,598 miles

subframe rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,517 miles

3680 kg weight

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres slightly persished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 35,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,812 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,761 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 21,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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AO52 SHZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 30,722 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 SHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Fiat typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 SHZ registered?

AO52 SHZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AO52 SHZ safe to buy?

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