Fiat Camper MOT pass rate & common failures
4,599 MOT tests on the Fiat Camper (1984–2020) give it a 77.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.2% fail rate), the Camper comes out 3.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.6% of tests against 9.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — headlamp aim alone was recorded 268 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.8% in the 0-30k band and 32.8% in the 150k+ band, a 20.0-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 24.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Camper model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 50 | 68.0% | 32.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 92 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Brakes |
| 1993 | 78 | 60.3% | 39.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1994 | 32 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1995 | 64 | 67.2% | 32.8% | Visibility |
| 1996 | 81 | 69.1% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 65 | 75.4% | 24.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 150 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 255 | 72.5% | 27.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 327 | 71.9% | 28.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 274 | 75.2% | 24.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 300 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 384 | 75.8% | 24.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 482 | 75.3% | 24.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 346 | 78.3% | 21.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 357 | 80.1% | 19.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 390 | 80.3% | 19.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 232 | 84.9% | 15.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 188 | 88.8% | 11.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 140 | 87.9% | 12.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 80 | 91.3% | 8.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 57 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2014 | 40 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 673 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.2% | 423 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 299 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.3% | 291 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.0% | 277 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.1% | 96 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 79 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.2% | 56 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 268 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 232 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 217 |
| 4 | Wipers | 191 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 159 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 151 |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes | 141 |
| 8 | Washers | 138 |
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 | 24.1% | 1,107 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.9% | 1,098 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 606 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 549 |
| 5 | Tyres | 11.6% | 531 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.3% | 427 |
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 | 529 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,976 | 20.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,283 | 25.6% |
| 90-120k | 463 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 147 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 198 | 32.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 964 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 944 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 941 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 879 | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 871 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a Fiat Camper
- Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (6.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Camper?
77.4% of the 4,599 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 22.6% fail rate, across model years 1984–2020.
What does the Fiat Camper most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.6% of tests, then brakes (9.2%).
How much does mileage affect Camper MOT results?
Fail rates run at 12.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 32.8% for 150k+, a 20.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,599 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.