2012 Fiat Motorhome. — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Fiat Motorhome. passed 86.5% of its 540 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (21.6% fail rate), the 2012 Motorhome. comes out 8.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.3% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are outline marker lamp, headlamp aim and service brake performance — outline marker lamp alone was recorded 24 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2012 Motorhome. fails 14.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: lighting & signalling was flagged on 10.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 17.0% in 2021 to 10.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 45 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 16 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline marker lamp | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 12 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 9 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 55 |
| 2 | Tyres | 9.3% | 50 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.4% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.7% | 36 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.0% | 11 |
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 | 260 | 14.2% |
| 30-60k | 226 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 48 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 118 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 110 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 107 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 104 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 101 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Motorhome.
On a 2012 Motorhome., lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.4% 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 (3.0% 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 2012 Fiat Motorhome.s pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 540 2012 Fiat Motorhome. MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Fiat Motorhome.?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2012 Motorhome. get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 540 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.