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N16 MEW

2012 Fiat Auto Trail

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Auto Trail21,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 MEW
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also sticking slightly (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,316 miles

centre exhaust skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,752 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,661 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,323 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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N16 MEW is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 21,777 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 N16 MEW, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N16 MEW is a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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