Ci Motorhome Fiat
From 298 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 21 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 10 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.3% of failures are serious: 28.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £74.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiats tested had between 30,331 and 51,833 miles on the clock.
At 44,440 median miles, the Fiat has 0.061 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Ci Motorhome Fiat MOT pass rate?
The Ci Motorhome Fiat has a 72.8% MOT pass rate based on 298 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ci Motorhome Fiat?
The most common MOT failure on the Ci Motorhome Fiat is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ci Motorhome Fiat at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ci Motorhome Fiat is 44,440 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,331 and 51,833 miles.
Buying a used Fiat?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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