Fiat Motorhome. MOT pass rate & common failures
The Fiat Motorhome. appears in 12,946 MOT tests spanning model years 1982–2021, and 79.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 25.9% of the time, so this is 5.0pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests against 8.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp aim and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 631 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.3% versus 13.7%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Motorhome. model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 30 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1988 | 43 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1989 | 34 | 70.6% | 29.4% | Brakes |
| 1990 | 45 | 64.4% | 35.6% | Brakes |
| 1991 | 43 | 79.1% | 20.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 88 | 70.5% | 29.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1993 | 143 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1994 | 65 | 67.7% | 32.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1995 | 54 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 101 | 69.3% | 30.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1997 | 188 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 226 | 70.3% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 534 | 72.5% | 27.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 751 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 719 | 73.0% | 27.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 871 | 72.3% | 27.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 972 | 76.3% | 23.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 1,294 | 77.7% | 22.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 1,066 | 80.4% | 19.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 958 | 79.5% | 20.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,009 | 83.2% | 16.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 928 | 84.0% | 16.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 590 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 536 | 86.4% | 13.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 695 | 88.3% | 11.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 540 | 86.5% | 13.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 67 | 88.1% | 11.9% | Brakes |
| 2014 | 104 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 61 | 96.7% | 3.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 66 | 89.4% | 10.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 43 | 83.7% | 16.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 1,796 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 1,158 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.6% | 720 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 717 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.1% | 658 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 247 |
| 7 | Tyres | 1.8% | 230 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 143 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 631 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 604 |
| 3 | Wipers | 502 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 466 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 451 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 393 |
| 7 | Outline marker lamp | 381 |
| 8 | Washers | 364 |
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 | 19.9% | 2,580 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 2,482 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 1,605 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 1,498 |
| 5 | Tyres | 11.2% | 1,446 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 875 |
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 | 2,132 | 13.7% |
| 30-60k | 6,136 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 2,861 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 1,076 | 29.2% |
| 120-150k | 385 | 29.1% |
| 150k+ | 338 | 34.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,667 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 2,640 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 2,605 | 20.2% |
| 2024 | 2,538 | 21.6% |
| 2025 | 2,496 | 21.6% |
What to check before buying a Fiat Motorhome.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.9% 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 (5.6% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Motorhome.?
79.1% of the 12,946 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 20.9% fail rate, across model years 1982–2021.
What does the Fiat Motorhome. most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, then brakes (8.9%).
How much does mileage affect Motorhome. MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 34.3% for 150k+, a 20.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,946 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.