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P121 DES

2008 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Auto Trail25,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DES
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 55,230 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,707 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 54,529 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,826 miles

all brake discs worn/corroded

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

hydraulic jack system fitted to underside

instrument icon dimly lit

Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,644 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 49,644 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,849 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,829 miles

engine emissions slightly high

handbrake only just met min efficiency

Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,681 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs slightly corroded

all rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,851 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 35,775 miles

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?

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 18,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,403 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 9,530 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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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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P121 DES is a 2008 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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