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SDZ 448

2005 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,489 mi
Last recorded29,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Fiat33,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 448
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 29,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 26,659 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 26,646 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,880 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system has had several welding repairs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch towards jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step scetion into inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Middle axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch section by brake pipe mountng (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of the Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Back axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 21,858 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system has had several welding repairs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch towards jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step scetion into inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively Middle axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch section by brake pipe mountng (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of the Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Back axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 20,891 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to chass/leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 6 TYRES ARE 16 TO 17 YEARS OLD 215/75/16 113/110 MICHELIN CAMPING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 20,727 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED(BRAKE PIPE BRACKET)

SLIGHT CRACKING ALL TYRE WALLS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 20,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 20,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to chass/leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to chass/leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,906 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODID

Pass 20 Feb 2016 19,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 9,369 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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SDZ 448 is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 33,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDZ 448, 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 21 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 SDZ 448 registered?

SDZ 448 is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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