2009 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2009 Fiat Motorhome. passed 86.1% of its 590 recorded MOT tests. That is 11.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.3% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and outline marker lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Motorhome. fails 13.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 17.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 11.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.3% in 2021 to 11.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 55 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.1% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.9% | 23 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 8 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Wipers | 22 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 14 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 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 | 11.2% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.8% | 64 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 54 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.8% | 40 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 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 | 168 | 13.7% |
| 30-60k | 358 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140 | 19.3% |
| 2022 | 115 | 11.3% |
| 2023 | 113 | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 110 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 112 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Motorhome.
On a 2009 Motorhome., lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.9% 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.
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 2009 Fiat Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 590 2009 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.1%).
Does the 2009 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.7% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 590 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.