Fiat Camper Van Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Camper Van reliable? We analysed 3,471 real MOT tests across 178 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Camper Van 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 windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Camper Van.
Fiat Camper Van Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Camper Van. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Camper Van MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Camper Van to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Camper Van Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Camper Van fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Camper Van Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Camper Van owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Camper Van MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Camper Van year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 129 | 79.1% | 22,370 | 36,191 | 54,977 |
| 2009 | 135 | 85.2% | 17,886 | 32,644 | 48,630 |
| 2008 | 139 | 84.2% | 17,106 | 24,524 | 33,986 |
| 2007 | 186 | 81.2% | 24,415 | 37,004 | 54,446 |
| 2006 | 115 | 81.7% | 15,858 | 23,721 | 41,604 |
| 2005 | 222 | 73.4% | 23,456 | 35,620 | 48,098 |
| 2004 | 411 | 77.9% | 25,120 | 39,311 | 54,678 |
| 2003 | 281 | 77.9% | 21,264 | 35,127 | 53,344 |
| 2002 | 168 | 81.5% | 34,274 | 58,044 | 83,056 |
| 2001 | 127 | 70.9% | 19,918 | 48,697 | 73,289 |
| 2000 | 308 | 72.1% | 33,030 | 46,836 | 70,197 |
| 1999 | 259 | 71.4% | 43,098 | 58,594 | 72,447 |
| 1998 | 90 | 75.6% | 43,289 | 65,098 | 105,378 |
| 1997 | 76 | 75.0% | 49,140 | 98,702 | 129,067 |
| 1996 | 128 | 73.4% | 52,524 | 61,458 | 91,714 |
| 1995 | 87 | 62.1% | 85,706 | 102,022 | 147,071 |
| 1994 | 101 | 69.3% | 85,456 | 96,741 | 114,620 |
| 1992 | 138 | 66.7% | 91,055 | 117,007 | 123,838 |
| 1991 | 55 | 63.6% | 26,940 | 84,105 | 176,830 |
| 1988 | 93 | 62.4% | 135,764 | 156,295 | 197,862 |
How Long Does a Fiat Camper Van Last?
Based on 178 Fiat Camper Van vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Camper Van Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Camper Van 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 Van
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.2% MOT pass rate from 135 tests
62.1% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Camper Van is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.2% across 135 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.1% — 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 Van Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Camper Van THIS CAR | 75.4% | 3,471 | 47,975 mi | 38 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 |
| Hyundai Accent 1 | 66.7% | 1,073 | 61,992 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Camper Van sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Camper Van has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 3,471 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 Van are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (62 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (52), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (41). 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 Van owner drives around 2,018 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 Van models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.