2006 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
357 MOT tests on the 2006 Fiat Camper are in this dataset, and 80.1% of them passed. That is 7.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.9% of tests against 7.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, headlamp aim and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 28 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.8% versus 6.7%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.9% | 46 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.3% | 26 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.0% | 7 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 13 |
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 | 22.7% | 81 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.0% | 57 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 50 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.5% | 41 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.6% | 38 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.4% | 30 |
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 | 45 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 191 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 22.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 17.3% |
| 2022 | 70 | 18.6% |
| 2023 | 76 | 21.1% |
| 2024 | 62 | 17.7% |
| 2025 | 74 | 24.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Camper
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.3% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.9% 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 2006 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 357 2006 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.9% of tests, followed by suspension (7.3%).
Does the 2006 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 22.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 357 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.