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YJ05 EFW

2005 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,756 mi
Last recorded42,756 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Fiat33,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 EFW
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 42,756 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 37,611 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unions on rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 37,577 miles

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

Power steering component leaking Leaking on rack around pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,774 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 34,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 34,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Metal ends of flexible hoses at steering rack end. 2 pipes. (2.3.2)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera on dashboard. ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,324 miles

exhaust corroded and mounting rubbers perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 5 May 2011 16,124 miles

(1) Both offside tyre sidewalls badly perished, Advise replacement.

Fail 4 May 2011 16,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(1) Both offside tyre sidewalls badly perished, Advise replacement.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,863 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear leaf springs close to bumpstops

Fail 6 May 2009 10,861 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear leaf springs close to bumpstops

Pass 7 May 2008 7,169 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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YJ05 EFW is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YJ05 EFW, 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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YJ05 EFW is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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