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FA05 VKW

2005 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,488 mi
Last recorded39,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Auto Trail35,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VKW
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,488 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,106 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight grabbing to hand brake, slightly low reading on n/s may need clean / adjustment or replacement

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,060 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,915 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 15,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 15,112 miles

STEERING RACK BOOTS DAMP

Fail 29 Oct 2015 15,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STEERING RACK BOOTS DAMP

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,944 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 14,944 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 11,209 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 10,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,458 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,624 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 9,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,640 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?

Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
2,070
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
10,381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
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FA05 VKW is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 35,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Auto Trail fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA05 VKW registered?

FA05 VKW is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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The MOT history for FA05 VKW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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