2007 Fiat Motor/Caravan — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Fiat Motor/Caravan passed 85.2% of its 283 recorded MOT tests. That is 12.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.6% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and rear fog lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 14 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.3% in the 0-30k band and 14.0% in the 60-90k band, a 7.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 13.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.9% in 2021 to 14.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.6% | 30 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.4% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 11 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 7 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 6 | Washers | 6 |
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 | 13.4% | 38 |
| 2 | Tyres | 9.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 11 |
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 | 48 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 143 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71 | 16.9% |
| 2022 | 56 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | 57 | 15.8% |
| 2024 | 51 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 48 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Motor/Caravan
On a 2007 Motor/Caravan, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (10.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.4% 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 (3.9% 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 2007 Fiat Motor/Caravans pass their MOT?
85.2% of the 283 2007 Fiat Motor/Caravan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Motor/Caravan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by brakes (6.4%).
Does the 2007 Motor/Caravan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 283 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.