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YJ05 EKX

2005 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,834 mi
Last recorded73,834 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Auto Trail35,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 EKX
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,834 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets broken but lamp secure in position

Offside Front Indicator side repeater unit taped up

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Aug 2025 73,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch within 30cm of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On 2mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets broken but lamp secured in position

Offside Front Side repeater insecure Taped up and secure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,260 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,090 miles

Front Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust badly corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,194 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND INNER LOWER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner AROUND BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING AND BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING DETATCHED

Offside Oil leak ()

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

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,989 miles

rear brake unions corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,551 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 21,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,551 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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YJ05 EKX is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 35,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ05 EKX, 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 21 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ05 EKX is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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