2000 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Fiat Hymer passed 71.4% of its 273 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 22.3% of all tests — 14.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 43 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 24.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 41.7% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.4% in 2021 to 26.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.3% | 61 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.3% | 20 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.8% | 13 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.2% | 6 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 5 | Horn | 12 |
| 6 | Washers | 12 |
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 | 41.0% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.6% | 100 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 45 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.6% | 40 |
| 5 | Tyres | 12.4% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.4% | 23 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 45 | 24.4% |
| 60-90k | 119 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 54 | 33.3% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 41.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 57 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 56 | 30.4% |
| 2024 | 57 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 52 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Hymer
On a 2000 Hymer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 22.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (22.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.1% 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.
- Visibility (7.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2000 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
71.4% of the 273 2000 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.3% of tests, followed by brakes (8.1%).
Does the 2000 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.4% in the 30-60k band to 41.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 273 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.