Fiat Motor Caravan
From 1,032 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced 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 80 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 | 80 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 64 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 38 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 38 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 26 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 24 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 20 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.8% of Motor Caravan failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 10.8% 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 £163.
Typical mileage
Half of all Motor Caravans tested had between 34,407 and 78,427 miles on the clock.
At 54,168 median miles, the Motor Caravan has 0.047 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 Motor Caravan MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Motor Caravan has a 74.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,032 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Motor Caravan?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Motor Caravan 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 80 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Motor Caravan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Motor Caravan is 54,168 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,407 and 78,427 miles.
Buying a used Motor Caravan?
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 74.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £163 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 40.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.