2007 Fiat Camper — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 390 MOT tests, the 2007 Fiat Camper recorded an 80.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 7.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.6% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 24 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.4% versus 2.4%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.6% in 2021 to 20.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 53 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 37 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 15 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 18 |
| 3 | Wipers | 16 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 5 | Outline marker lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 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 | Brakes | 20.0% | 78 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.2% | 63 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 39 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 38 |
| 5 | Tyres | 8.2% | 32 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.0% | 31 |
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 | 42 | 2.4% |
| 30-60k | 231 | 23.4% |
| 60-90k | 109 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93 | 22.6% |
| 2022 | 72 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 81 | 22.2% |
| 2024 | 72 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 72 | 20.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Camper
On a 2007 Camper, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.5% 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 (4.6% 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 2007 Fiat Campers pass their MOT?
80.3% of the 390 2007 Fiat Camper MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Camper?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by brakes (9.5%).
Does the 2007 Camper get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 390 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.