2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

163 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  8. Outline marker lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%
  10. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Brakes20.9%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  5. Body & chassis6.7%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.5%
  5. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2003 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 163 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).