2019 Fiat Hymer — MOT failures & pass rate
493 MOT tests on the 2019 Fiat Hymer are in this dataset, and 94.3% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the 2019 Hymer comes out 4.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.1%) and visibility (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and service brake performance — wipers alone was recorded 19 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 20 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 8 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 8 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Outline marker lamp | 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 | 7.7% | 38 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 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 | 444 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 47 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 128 | 4.7% |
| 2023 | 125 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 114 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 121 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Hymer
On a 2019 Hymer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 (1.6% 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 2019 Fiat Hymers pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 493 2019 Fiat Hymer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Hymer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2019 Hymer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 493 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.