2001 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 274 MOT tests, the 2001 Fiat Camper recorded a 75.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), the 2001 Camper comes out 2.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.2% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, service brake performance and headlamp aim — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 24.8% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.0% once past 90-120k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.0% in 2021 to 22.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 47 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 38 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 21 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.6% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 26 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 15 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 12 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 12 |
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 | 33.2% | 91 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.9% | 60 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.5% | 59 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.6% | 40 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 19 |
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 | 121 | 24.8% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 49 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 61 | 27.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 29.1% |
| 2025 | 49 | 22.4% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Camper
On a 2001 Camper, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.9% 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.
- Suspension (7.7% 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 2001 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
75.2% of the 274 2001 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by brakes (13.9%).
Does the 2001 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.8% in the 30-60k band to 29.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 274 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.