2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Fiat Motorhome MOT pass rate and common faults

100 MOT tests in 2024. 80.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time80.0%
Failed or needed repairs20.0%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low3.0%
  2. Outline marker lamp: not working3.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.0%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  4. Suspension4.0%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure2.0%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2009 Fiat Motorhome?

In 2024, 80.0% of 2009 Fiat Motorhome cars passed their MOT first time, across 100 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Motorhome?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; outline marker lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Fiat Motorhome reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).