Fiat Auto Trail (2021)

396 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Fiat Auto Trail

CarHunch analysed 396 real MOT records for the 2021 Fiat Auto Trail. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Fiat Auto Trail is a reliably robust proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8% — well above the UK average of 80% — and an exceptionally low dangerous defect rate of just 0.5%. This is a vehicle that reaches the test bay in genuinely good condition.

The median mileage of 9,401 miles is notably low for a three-year-old van, suggesting these are either lightly used or well-maintained examples. With only 0.17 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle on average, the Auto Trail demands minimal intervention; if you're buying one, run a thorough pre-purchase inspection on electrics and undercarriage, but expect a straightforward ownership experience overall.

Generally reliable 14.8% above UK average
94.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,401
typical mileage
6,589–13,557 middle half
0.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 395 94.9% 0.16
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 1 66.7% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 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.

6,589
low mileage
9,401
typical
13,557
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Fiat Auto Trail vehicles fall between 6,589 and 13,557 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Fiat Auto Trail:

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022