2007 Fiat Motor-Home — MOT failures & pass rate
281 MOT tests on the 2007 Fiat Motor-Home are in this dataset, and 86.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 13.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests against 6.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.1% in the 0-30k band and 21.1% in the 60-90k band, a 10.0-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 13.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 36 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 11 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 10 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 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 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 8 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 8 |
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 | 13.9% | 39 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.3% | 29 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.9% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 25 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 13 |
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 | 81 | 11.1% |
| 30-60k | 135 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 12.9% |
| 2022 | 55 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 57 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 53 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 54 | 16.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Motor-Home
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.8% 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-Homes pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 281 2007 Fiat Motor-Home MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Fiat Motor-Home?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by brakes (6.8%).
Does the 2007 Motor-Home get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 281 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.