2007 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 321 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 79.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 41 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 32 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 17 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 13 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 11 |
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 | 23 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 10 |
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 | 17.8% | 57 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.4% | 56 |
| 3 | Tyres | 13.7% | 44 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 39 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 37 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.4% | 27 |
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 | 51 | 15.7% |
| 30-60k | 185 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | 63 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 63 | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 73 | 26.0% |
| 2025 | 61 | 21.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Ducato-Motorhome
Before buying a 2007 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% 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.
- Suspension (5.3% 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.
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 Ducato-Motorhomes pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 321 2007 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by brakes (10.0%).
Does the 2007 Ducato-Motorhome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 321 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.