2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

156 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 156 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.9%
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.6%
  2. Body & chassis12.8%
  3. Brakes12.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  5. Suspension7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Tyres2.6%
  8. Steering1.3%

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 structure10.9%
  2. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded9.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2006 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2006 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 156 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; rear fog lamp: not working; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).