2006 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
958 MOT tests on the 2006 Fiat Motorhome. are in this dataset, and 79.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (27.4% fail rate), the 2006 Motorhome. comes out 6.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.6% of tests against 7.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, component mounting prescribed areas and chassis condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 50 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 32.8% versus 14.7%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.6% | 111 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 72 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 62 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 43 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 15 |
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 | 50 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 38 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 38 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 33 |
| 5 | Wipers | 33 |
| 6 | Outline marker lamp | 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 | Brakes | 18.8% | 180 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.5% | 129 |
| 3 | Tyres | 12.4% | 119 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.4% | 109 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 107 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.7% | 64 |
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 | 170 | 14.7% |
| 30-60k | 522 | 19.0% |
| 60-90k | 167 | 22.8% |
| 90-120k | 64 | 32.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 214 | 19.2% |
| 2022 | 197 | 21.3% |
| 2023 | 179 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | 188 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 180 | 20.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Motorhome.
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.5% 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 (6.5% 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 Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
79.5% of the 958 2006 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by brakes (7.5%).
Does the 2006 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.7% in the 0-30k band to 32.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 958 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.