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Fiat Motor Home Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Motor Home reliable? We analysed 17,392 real MOT tests across 901 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 17,392 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.8%
Typical Mileage
40,312mi
Annual Mileage
1,888mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
38yrs

The Fiat Motor Home 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 headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Motor Home.

Fiat Motor Home Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Motor Home. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Motor Home MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Motor Home to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.8%
2017
86.9%
2012
84.9%
2011
81.1%
2010
84%
2009
82.7%
2008
82.5%
2007
82.9%
2006
77.1%
2005
80.1%
2004
79.3%
2003
76%
2002
76.1%
2001
77.2%
2000
76.6%
1999
74%
1998
73.1%
1997
76.5%
1996
65.5%
1995
69.4%
1994

Fiat Motor Home Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Fiat Motor Home fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
Headlamp aim too low 153
position lamp(s) not working 151
Horn not working 123

Fiat Motor Home Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Motor Home owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
919 mi/yr
Typical
1,888 mi/yr
Average
2,725 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,399 mi/yr

Fiat Motor Home MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Motor Home year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2017 66 81.8% 14,312 18,538 21,072
2012 320 86.9% 16,145 24,430 36,792
2011 445 84.9% 15,516 25,406 36,513
2010 338 81.1% 18,583 30,936 51,511
2009 698 84.0% 14,923 26,690 40,838
2008 960 82.7% 17,962 27,942 41,390
2007 1,002 82.5% 17,401 28,104 41,962
2006 1,222 82.9% 20,812 34,798 51,563
2005 1,238 77.1% 21,388 32,174 46,337
2004 1,845 80.1% 21,155 33,192 51,287
2003 1,452 79.3% 24,158 39,009 53,299
2002 1,390 76.0% 24,976 41,815 62,856
2001 1,214 76.1% 32,900 48,592 65,064
2000 1,304 77.2% 29,232 42,578 57,001
1999 913 76.6% 34,348 48,464 65,247
1998 196 74.0% 35,453 66,514 94,856
1997 479 73.1% 58,136 79,623 108,505
1996 213 76.5% 81,792 114,779 135,567
1995 223 65.5% 84,528 111,383 155,014
1994 268 69.4% 88,685 109,928 134,671

How Long Does a Fiat Motor Home Last?

Based on 901 Fiat Motor Home vehicles on UK roads.

Average
19.9 years
Median
20.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
38 years

Fiat Motor Home Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Motor Home MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
40,312 mi
75th Percentile
65,051 mi
95th Percentile
143,987 mi
Max Recorded
682,036 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Motor Home

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2012

86.9% MOT pass rate from 320 tests

Year to avoid
1987

56.5% MOT pass rate from 69 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Motor Home is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.9% across 320 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 56.5% — 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 Home Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Fiat Motor Home THIS CAR 77.8% 17,392 40,312 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
Kawasaki Zephyr 750 83.6% 10,017 24,685 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Motor Home outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Motor Home?

The Fiat Motor Home has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 17,392 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 Home are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (206 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (190), and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (182). 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 Home owner drives around 1,888 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 Home 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.

Fiat Motor Home — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Motor Home reliable?
Based on 17,392 MOT tests, the Fiat Motor Home has a 77.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Motor Home?
The most common MOT failures are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, brake pipe excessively corroded, and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Fiat Motor Home do per year?
The typical Fiat Motor Home does around 1,888 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Motor Home last?
Most Fiat Motor Home models stay on UK roads for around 38 years based on our analysis of 901 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Motor Home?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Motor Home?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Motor Home is 2012 with a 86.9% pass rate across 320 tests.