2010 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 536 MOT tests, the 2010 Fiat Motorhome. recorded an 86.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.5% fail rate), the 2010 Motorhome. comes out 10.9pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.5% of all tests — 6.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 22 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.1% in the 0-30k band and 23.1% in the 60-90k band, a 11.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 10.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 51 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 17 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.1% | 6 |
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 | 22 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Wipers | 12 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 10 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 9 |
| 6 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 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 | Tyres | 10.4% | 56 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 51 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.1% | 49 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.0% | 43 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.2% | 33 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.5% | 19 |
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 | 165 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 304 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108 | 10.2% |
| 2022 | 105 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 102 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 107 | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 114 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Motorhome.
On a 2010 Motorhome., lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.4% 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 (3.4% 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 2010 Fiat Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
86.4% of the 536 2010 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2010 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 536 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.