2002 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Fiat Motor-Home passed 78.2% of its 321 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2002 Motor-Home comes out 5.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.9% of all tests — 10.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 16 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.0% versus 16.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 24.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.9% | 64 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.9% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.5% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.8% | 9 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 15 |
| 3 | Wipers | 15 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 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 | 24.3% | 78 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.3% | 78 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.9% | 51 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 47 |
| 5 | Tyres | 9.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 31 | 16.1% |
| 30-60k | 130 | 18.5% |
| 60-90k | 106 | 25.5% |
| 90-120k | 32 | 25.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 66 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 66 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 61 | 22.9% |
| 2025 | 62 | 22.6% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Motor-Home
On a 2002 Motor-Home, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.7% 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 (6.9% 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 2002 Fiat Motor-Homes pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 321 2002 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by brakes (9.7%).
Does the 2002 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.1% in the 0-30k band to 25.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 321 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.