2006 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 345 MOT tests, the 2006 Fiat Motor-Home recorded an 80.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 27.4% of the time, so this is 8.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.4% of all tests — 8.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and rear fog lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2006 Motor-Home fails 21.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 20.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 17.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 53 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 25 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.1% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 2 | Wipers | 14 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 10 |
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 | 17.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 49 |
| 3 | Tyres | 11.9% | 41 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.7% | 37 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.4% | 36 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.4% | 22 |
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 | 38 | 21.1% |
| 30-60k | 191 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 87 | 20.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 67 | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 61 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 68 | 23.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Motor-Home
On a 2006 Motor-Home, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (4.3% 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+.
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 2006 Fiat Motor-Homes pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 345 2006 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.4% of tests, followed by brakes (7.2%).
Does the 2006 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 345 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.