2011 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Fiat Motorhome. passed 88.3% of its 695 recorded MOT tests. That is 11.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.0% of tests against 3.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Motorhome. fails 10.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 14.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.7 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.9% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 15 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 9 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 15 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 15 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 10 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
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 | 10.7% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 69 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 59 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.5% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 17 |
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 | 250 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 378 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 55 | 14.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 146 | 13.7% |
| 2023 | 133 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 142 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 141 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Motorhome.
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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.
- Visibility (2.6% 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 2011 Fiat Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 695 2011 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.9%).
Does the 2011 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 695 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.