Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 95 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 10.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa MOT Reliability Overview
The Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 95 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% and a failure rate of 10.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa presents for MOT with approximately 8,575 miles on the clock. The 2021 manufacture year performs best with a 94.9% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 11.6% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 7.4%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 3.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 19.0% | 18 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.2% | 3 |
| 3 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.1% | 2 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 8,575 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 22.09 | 19.0% | 18 |
| Brakes | 3.68 | 3.2% | 3 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 2.46 | 2.1% | 2 |
| Visibility | 1.23 | 1.1% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa has 8,575 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 12.24% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa MOT Data
The Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 95 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% and a failure rate of 10.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 11.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 11.6% of MOT failures on the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa. 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.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 7.4% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 7.4% of MOT failures on the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa. 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.
Brakes — 3.2% of failures
Brakes issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa?
Based on 95 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa has an overall pass rate of 89.5% (10.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa?
The top 3 reasons a Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.6%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.4%), 3. Brakes (3.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa reliable?
With a 10.5% MOT failure rate, the Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Fiat Autotrail Frontier Comanche Sa?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.6%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.4%); Brakes (3.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.