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NC52 ALC

2004 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,081 mi
Last recorded42,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Fiat32,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 ALC
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail by engine mount is badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator lower support is heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 42,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of wheel arch is within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail by engine mount is badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator lower support is heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,936 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under radiator badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis rail under battery badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 41,934 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember under radiator badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis rail under battery badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,460 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corroded under battery tray

front cross member

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery tray corroded

front cross member corroded

general surface rust on underside

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,514 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,321 miles

front cross member corroded

fuel pump damp advise checking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,058 miles

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,279 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 37,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

one centre stop light bulb not working

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,529 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

one centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,100 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb in-op.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 centre stop lamp bulb in-op.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,334 miles

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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NC52 ALC is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 32,036 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 NC52 ALC, 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 22 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC52 ALC registered?

NC52 ALC is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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