2002 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 284 MOT tests, the 2002 Fiat Hymer recorded a 75.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2002 Hymer comes out 3.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 20.1% of all tests — 8.1 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 21 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 28.6% versus 20.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 30.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 23.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.1% | 57 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 34 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.3% | 18 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 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 | 21 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 17 |
| 3 | Wipers | 15 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 14 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 6 | Wheel bearings | 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 | Suspension | 30.3% | 86 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 50 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.0% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 11.6% | 33 |
| 6 | Tyres | 10.2% | 29 |
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 | 59 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 24.3% |
| 90-120k | 56 | 28.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 23.6% |
| 2022 | 52 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 51 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 57 | 29.8% |
| 2025 | 52 | 26.9% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Hymer
On a 2002 Hymer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.0% 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.
- Visibility (6.3% 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 2002 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 284 2002 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.1% of tests, followed by brakes (12.0%).
Does the 2002 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.3% in the 30-60k band to 28.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 284 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.