2001 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 303 MOT tests, the 2001 Fiat Hymer recorded a 75.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), the 2001 Hymer comes out 2.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests against 8.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 22.7% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 29.0% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.6% in 2021 to 21.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 56 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 27 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.0% | 9 |
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 | 26 |
| 2 | Wipers | 21 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 4 | Horn | 14 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 13 |
| 6 | Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo | 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 | 33.3% | 101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.1% | 79 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 17.5% | 53 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.8% | 48 |
| 5 | Tyres | 10.9% | 33 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.2% | 28 |
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 | 75 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 92 | 27.2% |
| 90-120k | 71 | 25.4% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 17.6% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | 25.6% |
| 2022 | 52 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 57 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 60 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 52 | 21.1% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Hymer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% 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 (7.9% 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 2001 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
75.3% of the 303 2001 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests, followed by brakes (8.9%).
Does the 2001 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.7% in the 30-60k band to 29.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 303 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.