2000 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
327 MOT tests on the 2000 Fiat Camper are in this dataset, and 71.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.6% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests against 13.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and rigid brake pipes — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 31 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 29.8% versus 23.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 40.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.1% in 2021 to 28.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.9% | 39 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.3% | 37 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.6% | 25 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.1% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 31 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 28 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 23 |
| 4 | Horn | 21 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 20 |
| 6 | Wipers | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 40.7% | 133 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.7% | 120 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.2% | 66 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.1% | 56 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.2% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 124 | 23.4% |
| 60-90k | 116 | 32.8% |
| 90-120k | 57 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 30.1% |
| 2022 | 73 | 32.9% |
| 2023 | 64 | 26.6% |
| 2024 | 53 | 20.8% |
| 2025 | 64 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Camper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.5% 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.
- Suspension (11.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2000 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
71.9% of the 327 2000 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.4% of tests, followed by brakes (13.5%).
Does the 2000 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.4% in the 30-60k band to 29.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 327 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.