Fiat Auto Trail (2016)

1,320 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Fiat Auto Trail

CarHunch analysed 1,320 real MOT records for the 2016 Fiat Auto Trail. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2016 Fiat Auto Trail is a genuinely reliable motorhome, with a first-time pass rate of 92.5%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 5.1% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This makes it a safe bet for buyers concerned about mechanical surprises.

These vehicles are running light at just under 18,000 miles on average, suggesting owners are using them sparingly, and the low failure count of 0.63 per vehicle confirms the fundamentals stay sound. When shopping for one, focus your inspection on the advisory items (averaging 2.2 per vehicle, typically wear and minor issues) rather than worrying about structural problems—a pre-purchase inspection will catch anything worth negotiating on.

Generally reliable 12.5% above UK average
92.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,972
typical mileage
11,502–21,588 middle half
5.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.63
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Fiat Auto Trail

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Fiat Auto Trail vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,502
low mileage
15,972
typical
21,588
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Fiat Auto Trail vehicles fall between 11,502 and 21,588 miles.

2016 Fiat Auto Trail — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,220 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

1,235 1,220 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.63
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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