2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

201 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 201 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  4. Outline marker lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Body & chassis10.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  5. Suspension8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Tyres2.5%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced6.0%
  5. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded6.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2004 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2004 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 201 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).