2019 Fiat -Trail — MOT failures & pass rate
5,966 MOT tests on the 2019 Fiat -Trail are in this dataset, and 95.4% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the 2019 -Trail comes out 5.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.7%) and visibility (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and outline marker lamp — wipers alone was recorded 213 times.
The trend is worsening — 2.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 219 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.4% | 201 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 55 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 44 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 31 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.4% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 213 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 180 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 54 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 42 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 31 |
| 6 | Washers | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 406 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 125 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 120 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 81 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 43 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 42 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,712 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 1,492 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 1,526 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 1,431 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 1,482 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 -Trail
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (0.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Fiat -Trails pass their MOT?
95.4% of the 5,966 2019 Fiat -Trail MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat -Trail?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).
Does the 2019 -Trail get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,966 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.