2006 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
312 MOT tests on the 2006 Fiat Hymer are in this dataset, and 84.0% of them passed. That is 11.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.5% of all tests — 8.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rear fog lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.8% in the 0-30k band and 19.5% in the 60-90k band, a 6.7-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 20.2% in 2021 to 14.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.1% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.2% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.2% | 10 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 3 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 11 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.5% | 64 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.4% | 48 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.1% | 47 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 41 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 11.2% | 35 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.9% | 31 |
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 | 47 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 128 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 77 | 19.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 57 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 56 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 58 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 57 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Hymer
On a 2006 Hymer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.1% 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 (4.2% 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 2006 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
84.0% of the 312 2006 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by brakes (5.1%).
Does the 2006 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 312 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.