Fiat Motor Home
From 1,302 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, 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 and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 44 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 | 44 |
| 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 | 37 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 32 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 28 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 27 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| 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. | 21 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 21 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 20 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.4% of Motor Home failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 44.8% 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 £127.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 76.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Motor Homes tested had between 34,145 and 69,353 miles on the clock.
At 52,843 median miles, the Motor Home has 0.051 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 Home MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Motor Home has a 73% MOT pass rate based on 1,302 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Motor Home?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Motor Home is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Motor Home at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Motor Home is 52,843 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,145 and 69,353 miles.
Buying a used Motor Home?
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 73% pass rate and an average repair bill of £127 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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