2005 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
1,066 MOT tests on the 2005 Fiat Motorhome. are in this dataset, and 80.4% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), the 2005 Motorhome. comes out 8.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.0% of all tests — 5.0 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and integral vehicle structure condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 42 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.7% in the 0-30k band and 21.6% in the 90-120k band, a 4.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 15.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 139 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 86 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.4% | 58 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 56 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 45 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 11 |
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 | 42 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 38 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 36 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 35 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 6 | Wipers | 31 |
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 | 15.8% | 168 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.7% | 167 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 153 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.8% | 137 |
| 5 | Tyres | 9.9% | 106 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.8% | 62 |
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 | 150 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 545 | 18.2% |
| 60-90k | 277 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 21.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 228 | 20.6% |
| 2022 | 204 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 212 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 214 | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 208 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Motorhome.
On a 2005 Motorhome., lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.1% 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 (5.4% 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 Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
80.4% of the 1,066 2005 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.0% of tests, followed by brakes (8.1%).
Does the 2005 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,066 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.