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2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee models manufactured in 2012, based on 37 real MOT test results.

83.8%
Pass Rate
16.2%
Fail Rate
37
Total Tests
12,002
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee MOT Analysis

The 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 37 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,002 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 2012 Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 2.7% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 2.7%. Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems follows at 2.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (37 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road2.7%1
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.7%1
3Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems2.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,002 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility2.25% per 10K miLamps & Electrical2.25% per 10K miSeat Belts2.25% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility2.252.7%1
Lamps & Electrical2.252.7%1
Seat Belts2.252.7%1

Mileage Statistics

12,002
Mean
12,014
Median
9,371
25th Percentile
16,287
75th Percentile
13.50% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 37 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,002 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 2012 Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 12,002 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 2.7% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.7% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems — 2.7% of failures

Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2012 Fiat Auto Trail Frontier Cherokee models. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per belt. Pre-MOT check: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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