Fiat Motorcaravan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Motorcaravan reliable? We analysed 5,061 real MOT tests across 265 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Motorcaravan 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 position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Motorcaravan.
Fiat Motorcaravan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Motorcaravan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Motorcaravan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Motorcaravan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Motorcaravan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Fiat Motorcaravan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Fiat Motorcaravan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Motorcaravan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Motorcaravan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Motorcaravan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | 86.6% | 19,092 | 26,209 | 38,506 |
| 2011 | 199 | 89.4% | 16,494 | 25,577 | 36,942 |
| 2010 | 99 | 91.9% | 17,200 | 26,449 | 43,825 |
| 2009 | 275 | 80.7% | 12,679 | 24,907 | 39,454 |
| 2008 | 382 | 88.0% | 22,540 | 31,701 | 44,399 |
| 2007 | 619 | 82.7% | 17,074 | 25,400 | 39,149 |
| 2006 | 263 | 78.7% | 21,384 | 34,035 | 42,108 |
| 2005 | 492 | 82.3% | 22,536 | 35,653 | 51,120 |
| 2004 | 584 | 75.7% | 25,354 | 43,540 | 64,488 |
| 2003 | 559 | 77.8% | 24,602 | 38,361 | 50,794 |
| 2002 | 255 | 75.7% | 25,555 | 39,949 | 59,400 |
| 2001 | 232 | 75.4% | 28,847 | 47,051 | 58,102 |
| 2000 | 288 | 74.3% | 27,151 | 44,447 | 67,760 |
| 1999 | 238 | 71.8% | 30,746 | 45,856 | 59,975 |
| 1998 | 53 | 73.6% | 48,613 | 56,221 | 78,518 |
| 1996 | 70 | 71.4% | 108,833 | 126,073 | 139,186 |
| 1992 | 53 | 77.4% | 92,667 | 132,210 | 172,767 |
| 1991 | 73 | 74.0% | 96,064 | 132,749 | 149,328 |
How Long Does a Fiat Motorcaravan Last?
Based on 265 Fiat Motorcaravan vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Motorcaravan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Motorcaravan 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 Motorcaravan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
71.4% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Motorcaravan is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 99 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Motorcaravan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Motorcaravan THIS CAR | 79.1% | 5,061 | 37,427 mi | 35 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 |
| Mercedes-benz E220 SE CDI Auto | 83.7% | 1,799 | 82,842 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Motorcaravan outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Motorcaravan has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.1% across 5,061 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 Motorcaravan are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (69 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (50), and position lamp(s) not working (47). 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 Motorcaravan owner drives around 2,061 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 Motorcaravan models stay on UK roads for around 35 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.