2016 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
351 MOT tests on the 2016 Fiat Hymer are in this dataset, and 91.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 14.5% of the time, so this is 5.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests against 2.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and srs malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 9.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 24 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.9% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 5 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 5 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 3 |
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 | 9.7% | 34 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 5 |
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 | 235 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 101 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 78 | 12.8% |
| 2023 | 65 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 67 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 71 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Hymer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.6% 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 2016 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 351 2016 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.9%).
Does the 2016 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 351 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.