2005 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Fiat Motor-Home passed 78.8% of its 321 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Motor-Home comes out 6.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests against 9.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, outline marker lamp and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 23 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.5% versus 16.7%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.3% in 2021 to 16.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 45 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 29 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.5% | 21 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.9% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 23 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 21 |
| 3 | Wipers | 17 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 14 |
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 | 24.6% | 79 |
| 2 | Suspension | 18.1% | 58 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.8% | 38 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 38 |
| 5 | Tyres | 10.3% | 33 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.7% | 28 |
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 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 192 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 21.3% |
| 2022 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 61 | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 55 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Motor-Home
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.0% 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.
- Suspension (6.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2005 Fiat Motor-Homes pass their MOT?
78.8% of the 321 2005 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by brakes (9.0%).
Does the 2005 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 60-90k 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.