2005 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
258 MOT tests on the 2005 Fiat Hymer are in this dataset, and 79.1% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Hymer comes out 6.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests against 8.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 21 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 20.5% in the 0-30k band and 27.3% in the 60-90k band, a 6.8-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.5% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 21 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 10 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 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 | Tyres | 13.2% | 34 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 32 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 32 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.0% | 31 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.5% | 22 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.0% | 18 |
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 | 39 | 20.5% |
| 30-60k | 100 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 55 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 16.1% |
| 2022 | 54 | 25.9% |
| 2023 | 46 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 51 | 23.5% |
| 2025 | 51 | 21.6% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Hymer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.5% 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.
- 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.
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 2005 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 258 2005 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by visibility (8.5%).
Does the 2005 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 258 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.