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GX05 DZL

2005 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Auto Trail35,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 DZL
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,048 miles

Under body and all welding heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Aug 2025 80,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed x2, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch holed, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed x3, Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch holed x2 Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,106 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,446 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

general corrosion underbody

Fail 24 Jul 2023 76,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

general corrosion underbody

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,263 miles

General corrosion underbody

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,932 miles

surface corrosion undercarriage front and rear

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,331 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 67,318 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front insecure on mounting

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,283 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,345 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 64,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Front cross member corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross members (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,579 miles

n/s chassis leg cracked at joint

o/s chassis leg cracked at joint

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,535 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,317 miles

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped and corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,497 miles

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

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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GX05 DZL is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX05 DZL, 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 GX05 DZL registered?

GX05 DZL is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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