Fiat Motor Home MOT pass rate and common problems
75.7% of 1,166 Fiat Motor Home MOT tests pass.
The Motor Home has a pass rate of 75.7%, a little higher than the average across all Fiat models (74.3%).
At 75.7%, the Fiat Motor Home passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 77.1% at 6–10 years to 74.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 77.1% | 35 | 22,451 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.9% | 158 | 40,095 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.2% | 963 | 66,904 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Fiat Motor Home
The most common reason the Fiat Motor Home fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 82.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 82.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 54.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 27.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 15.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 9.6% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | Unable to be completed |
| Steering | 4.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Buying a used Fiat Motor Home: what to check
These checks follow the Fiat Motor Home’s own MOT record: the areas it fails on most often, and how that changes as the car gets older. None of them replaces a mechanic’s inspection, but they tell you where to look first.
The biggest drop in pass rate for the Fiat Motor Home comes between 10–15 years and 15+ years old, from 82.9% to 74.2%. If you are looking at one in or just past that range, read its MOT history closely.
By mileage, the steepest fall is from 90,000–120,000 mi to 120,000+ mi: 66.1% down to 56.2%. Mileage matters as well as age, so compare the car’s recorded mileages with its year.
1. Lights and electrics
Recorded in 82.5% of failed Fiat Motor Home MOTs. Rare on young cars, but 28.2% of tests at 15+ years failed on lights and electrics.
Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, fog light and number-plate lamp. Check the dashboard warning lights come on with the ignition, then go out once the engine starts.
2. Brakes
Recorded in 54.4% of failed Fiat Motor Home MOTs. Rare on young cars, but 19.1% of tests at 15+ years failed on brakes.
On the test drive, the car should stop straight without pulling or juddering, and the handbrake should hold it on a slope. Look through the wheels for scored or heavily lipped discs.
3. Suspension
Recorded in 27.3% of failed Fiat Motor Home MOTs.
Listen for knocks over bumps and speed humps, and check the car sits level. Push down on each corner: it should settle rather than keep bouncing.
4. Bodywork and corrosion
Recorded in 23.4% of failed Fiat Motor Home MOTs.
Look underneath and along the sills for corrosion, especially near suspension and seat-belt mountings. Uneven panel gaps or mismatched paint can indicate accident repair.
5. Windscreen and wipers
Recorded in 15.5% of failed Fiat Motor Home MOTs. Rare on young cars, but 5.4% of tests at 15+ years failed on windscreen and wipers.
Look for windscreen chips and cracks in the driver’s line of sight, and check the wipers clear the screen and the washers work.
Check the car’s own MOT history. Averages describe the model, not the car in front of you. Look up its registration for past failures, advisories that were never fixed, and gaps or dips in the recorded mileage.
Ask for the service history. Invoices show what was done and when; a stamp alone shows less. See how to check Fiat service history and what a service history check can tell you.
Related Fiat models
- Fiat Camper — 74.7% pass rate
- Fiat Adria — 93.6% pass rate
- Fiat Multipla — 56.7% pass rate
- Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power — 93.3% pass rate
- Fiat Stilo — 59.2% pass rate
- Fiat Rapdio — 92.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Motor Home?
- 75.7% of Fiat Motor Home MOT tests pass, based on 1,166 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Fiat Motor Home?
- The most common reason the Fiat Motor Home fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 82.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- What are the common problems with the Fiat Motor Home?
- Going by its MOT results, the most common problem areas on the Fiat Motor Home are lights and electrics; brakes; suspension. Rare on young cars, but 28.2% of tests at 15+ years failed on lights and electrics.
- What should I check when buying a used Fiat Motor Home?
- Start with the areas it most often fails its MOT on: lights and electrics; brakes; suspension; bodywork and corrosion; windscreen and wipers. Then check the specific car's MOT history by registration for failures, advisories and mileage, and ask the seller for service invoices.
- Does this show the Fiat Motor Home's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Fiat service history guide for how to check and keep one.