MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
all brake discs worn/corroded
both headlamp beam images deteriorated
hydraulic jack system fitted to underside
instrument icon dimly lit
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
both front tyre treads getting low
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
axle 3 tyres perished/cracking
fuel filter housing damp
parking brake only just met requirements
engine emissions slightly high
handbrake only just met min efficiency
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake discs slightly corroded
all rear tyres perished
Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% bike carrier (1.3.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both tyres on 2nd axle perished
engine management light on
fuel filter housing damp
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% bike carrier (1.3.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both tyres on 2nd axle perished
engine management light on
fuel filter housing damp
o/s/f tyre punctured?
How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?
Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P121 DES is a 2008 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 25,478 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 P121 DES, 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 18 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 P121 DES registered?
P121 DES is a 2008 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 18 December 2008.
Is P121 DES safe to buy?
The MOT history for P121 DES shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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