Fiat Camper
From 1,398 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 64 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 64 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 48 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 43 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 42 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 31 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 30 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 28 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 26 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 25 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.5% of Camper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £147.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 68% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 76.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 66.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Campers tested had between 37,819 and 70,614 miles on the clock.
At 49,994 median miles, the Camper has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Camper MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Camper has a 72.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,398 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Camper?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Camper is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 64 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Camper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Camper is 49,994 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,819 and 70,614 miles.
Buying a used Camper?
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 72.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £147 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 32.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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