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YJ55 DDV

2005 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,355 mi
Last recorded61,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Auto Trail35,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 DDV
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,355 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,349 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,979 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,525 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,856 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 44,634 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,406 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,404 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 36,766 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,323 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,694 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 Exhaust Rubbers Split.

N/S/R Brakes Slightly Binding.

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Cracked, Meeting VOSA Requirements.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,743 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 18,990 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YJ55 DDV is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YJ55 DDV, 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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YJ55 DDV is a 2005 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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