2006 Ci Motorhome Fiat — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 282 MOT tests, the 2006 Ci Motorhome Fiat recorded a 79.4% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 6.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.2% of all tests — 5.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, wipers and headlamp aim — service brake performance alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.2% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.4% in 2021 to 18.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.1% | 20 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.1% | 54 |
| 2 | Tyres | 12.8% | 36 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 35 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.6% | 27 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.6% | 13 |
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 | 67 | 19.4% |
| 30-60k | 182 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 24.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 21.4% |
| 2022 | 68 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 51 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 46 | 21.7% |
| 2025 | 61 | 18.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Fiat
On a 2006 Fiat, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% 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.
- Visibility (7.1% 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.
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 2006 Ci Motorhome Fiats pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 282 2006 Ci Motorhome Fiat MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Ci Motorhome Fiat?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by brakes (8.9%).
Does the 2006 Fiat get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 0-30k band to 24.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 282 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.