Fiat Camper Van
From 238 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| 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 | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| audible warning inoperative | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.4% of Camper Van failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 26.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
Typical mileage
Half of all Camper Vans tested had between 45,798 and 84,968 miles on the clock.
At 57,254 median miles, the Camper Van has 0.039 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 Van MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Camper Van has a 77.7% MOT pass rate based on 238 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Camper Van?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Camper Van is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Camper Van at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Camper Van is 57,254 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,798 and 84,968 miles.
Buying a used Camper Van?
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 77.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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