2005 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
346 MOT tests on the 2005 Fiat Camper are in this dataset, and 78.3% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 5.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.2% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and component mounting prescribed areas — service brake performance alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2005 Camper fails 21.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 22.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.3% in 2021 to 20.3% 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% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 32 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.4% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.6% | 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 | Position lamp | 17 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 14 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 14 |
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 | 17.9% | 62 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.3% | 46 |
| 3 | Tyres | 12.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 38 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 18 |
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 | 66 | 21.2% |
| 30-60k | 169 | 18.9% |
| 60-90k | 88 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 25.3% |
| 2022 | 63 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 66 | 25.8% |
| 2025 | 64 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Camper
On a 2005 Camper, 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 (9.3% 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 (6.4% 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
How many 2005 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
78.3% of the 346 2005 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by brakes (9.3%).
Does the 2005 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 346 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.