2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

171 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.5%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low2.9%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  9. Washers: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Brakes13.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  4. Body & chassis4.1%
  5. Suspension3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Tyres1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

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 structure9.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure3.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2007 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 72.5% of 2007 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 171 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).