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SM04 SFJ

2004 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Fiat32,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 SFJ
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,400 miles

Front chassis legs and subframe covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in under sealant

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,594 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3rd axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3rd axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tow bar frame corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,469 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 58,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,329 miles

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

Oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,142 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 50,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated rear and mid (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,425 miles

HAND BRAKE PASSED ON 16%

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INTERACTION WITH INDICATOR (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

hand brake passed on 16%

Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers torn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,321 miles

cluth metal pipe rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 23,169 miles

clutch metal pipe very rusty

exhaust end trim needs re-fitting

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 22,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,138 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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SM04 SFJ is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SM04 SFJ, 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 SM04 SFJ registered?

SM04 SFJ is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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