Fiat Camper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Camper reliable? We analysed 19,075 real MOT tests across 931 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Camper is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, brake pipe excessively corroded and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Camper.
Fiat Camper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Camper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Camper MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Camper to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Camper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Camper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Camper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Camper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Camper MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Camper year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 78 | 87.2% | 12,723 | 19,224 | 27,986 |
| 2012 | 137 | 86.9% | 18,625 | 27,329 | 41,589 |
| 2011 | 220 | 82.7% | 17,234 | 26,686 | 36,840 |
| 2010 | 360 | 87.5% | 16,588 | 27,809 | 39,365 |
| 2009 | 507 | 86.6% | 19,372 | 31,891 | 43,784 |
| 2008 | 718 | 84.8% | 19,282 | 29,616 | 46,903 |
| 2007 | 1,243 | 81.2% | 21,483 | 36,473 | 51,524 |
| 2006 | 1,282 | 80.2% | 20,108 | 34,616 | 50,321 |
| 2005 | 1,200 | 79.3% | 19,764 | 34,160 | 52,282 |
| 2004 | 1,902 | 77.1% | 22,324 | 34,329 | 48,964 |
| 2003 | 1,713 | 76.2% | 26,573 | 42,085 | 61,468 |
| 2002 | 1,237 | 77.6% | 26,564 | 42,279 | 63,949 |
| 2001 | 1,198 | 74.7% | 34,562 | 47,841 | 68,648 |
| 2000 | 1,496 | 73.1% | 38,108 | 54,038 | 71,167 |
| 1999 | 1,186 | 73.8% | 37,944 | 52,442 | 75,403 |
| 1998 | 713 | 72.2% | 44,660 | 66,646 | 96,158 |
| 1997 | 320 | 74.4% | 44,024 | 63,072 | 108,478 |
| 1996 | 433 | 67.9% | 63,304 | 106,590 | 154,652 |
| 1995 | 326 | 69.3% | 67,022 | 97,406 | 129,290 |
| 1994 | 234 | 72.2% | 71,732 | 99,372 | 132,051 |
How Long Does a Fiat Camper Last?
Based on 931 Fiat Camper vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Camper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Camper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Camper
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.5% MOT pass rate from 360 tests
57.9% MOT pass rate from 126 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Camper is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.5% across 360 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Camper Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Camper THIS CAR | 76.0% | 19,075 | 47,506 mi | 41 yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-dyn D 4X2 | 84.4% | 9,072 | 32,283 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Camper sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Fiat CamperShould you buy a used Fiat Camper?
The Fiat Camper has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.0% across 19,075 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Fiat Camper are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (299 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (293), and brake binding (260). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Fiat Camper owner drives around 2,020 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Fiat Camper models stay on UK roads for around 41 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.