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MOT History from tests of diesel AUTO-TRAIL FIATs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:76.13%
(The average a diesel AUTO-TRAIL FIAT year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:1,014 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively50
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Registration plate lamp issues29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Brake hose damaged2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))2
Registration plate issues2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering CHASSIS HAIR LINE CRACKS (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering CHASSIS,HAIR LINE CRACKS (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.5.4 |b||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc coupling boot split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized |1.1.17 |a||1
Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/f o/s/f |1.2.1 |e||1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Centre Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected BRAKE RUBBER HOSE (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to out rigger |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill area |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap insecure |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))1
Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Towbar component insecure bolts loose |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2/PARTS |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wheel arch, near engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Park brake |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch. front and back |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)1
Horn control missing (1.6.1)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b||1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rubbing off hand brake cable |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch full |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch full |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point at sub frame |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to sub frame |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole at subframe mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole at rear of wheel tub. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole under cab step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole directly ahead of suspension strut. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1

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