Fiat Motor Caravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Motor Caravan reliable? We analysed 13,935 real MOT tests across 731 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Motor Caravan is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, brake pipe excessively corroded and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Motor Caravan.
Fiat Motor Caravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Motor Caravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Motor Caravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Motor Caravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Motor Caravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Motor Caravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Motor Caravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Motor Caravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Motor Caravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Motor Caravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54 | 88.9% | 18,245 | 31,890 | 92,235 |
| 2012 | 464 | 87.3% | 17,738 | 27,939 | 39,601 |
| 2011 | 479 | 85.4% | 16,654 | 28,269 | 45,009 |
| 2010 | 244 | 83.2% | 16,508 | 28,531 | 49,386 |
| 2009 | 328 | 85.4% | 18,394 | 26,650 | 37,424 |
| 2008 | 575 | 82.6% | 17,142 | 29,756 | 46,390 |
| 2007 | 957 | 83.1% | 20,079 | 33,497 | 52,269 |
| 2006 | 806 | 80.0% | 20,918 | 30,772 | 47,260 |
| 2005 | 828 | 81.3% | 20,782 | 36,044 | 52,279 |
| 2004 | 1,189 | 79.2% | 23,907 | 38,351 | 53,187 |
| 2003 | 1,228 | 77.0% | 23,953 | 37,500 | 65,192 |
| 2002 | 795 | 76.9% | 27,556 | 41,483 | 69,080 |
| 2001 | 918 | 73.5% | 30,618 | 45,189 | 62,443 |
| 2000 | 1,134 | 73.7% | 33,461 | 46,944 | 65,589 |
| 1999 | 663 | 70.1% | 47,197 | 64,701 | 87,552 |
| 1998 | 496 | 76.0% | 41,116 | 60,990 | 101,176 |
| 1997 | 337 | 68.0% | 51,960 | 71,826 | 108,218 |
| 1996 | 213 | 71.4% | 57,800 | 103,480 | 158,036 |
| 1995 | 191 | 69.6% | 106,495 | 119,541 | 171,762 |
| 1994 | 230 | 62.2% | 91,873 | 132,375 | 180,586 |
How Long Does a Fiat Motor Caravan Last?
Based on 731 Fiat Motor Caravan vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Motor Caravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Motor Caravan 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 Motor Caravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.9% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
59.6% MOT pass rate from 114 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Motor Caravan is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.9% across 54 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Motor Caravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Motor Caravan THIS CAR | 76.5% | 13,935 | 45,377 mi | 40 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 |
| Lambretta SX200 | 89.9% | 6,685 | 3,202 mi | 60 yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Motor Caravan sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Motor Caravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.5% across 13,935 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 Motor Caravan are headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (214 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (206), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (197). 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 Motor Caravan owner drives around 1,990 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 Motor Caravan models stay on UK roads for around 40 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.