2002 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 300 MOT tests, the 2002 Fiat Camper recorded a 76.0% pass rate. That is 3.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests against 8.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, wipers and integral vehicle structure condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 21 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.7% versus 16.1%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 36 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.0% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.0% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.7% | 5 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Wipers | 18 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 16 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 11 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | Suspension | 27.3% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.0% | 63 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 36 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.0% | 33 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 33 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.0% | 21 |
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 | 31 | 16.1% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 24.1% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 27.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 57 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 58 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | 53 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 55 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Camper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (8.3% 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+.
- Brakes (8.0% 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.
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 2002 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
76.0% of the 300 2002 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (8.3%).
Does the 2002 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.1% in the 0-30k band to 27.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 300 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.