2001 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
278 MOT tests on the 2001 Fiat Motor-Home are in this dataset, and 74.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.0% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests against 9.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, exhaust system and headlamp aim — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 17 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 27.3% in the 30-60k band and 20.0% in the 90-120k band, a 7.3-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 32.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 44 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.3% | 26 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.3% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.1% | 17 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.8% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 17 |
| 2 | Exhaust system | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 13 |
| 5 | Horn | 13 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.7% | 91 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.1% | 81 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 43 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.8% | 30 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.5% | 21 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 139 | 27.3% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 27.6% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 20.7% |
| 2022 | 58 | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 55 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 53 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 54 | 27.8% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Motor-Home
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.3% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (9.3% 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 2001 Fiat Motor-Homes pass their MOT?
74.1% of the 278 2001 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (9.3%).
Does the 2001 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.3% in the 30-60k band to 20.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 278 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.