Fiat Motor Caravan MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,955 real DVSA MOT tests on the Fiat Motor Caravan — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Fiat Motor Caravan fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Fiat Motor Caravan is power steering fault — this model is 98 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,955 MOT tests, 8.41% of all Fiat Motor Caravan tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include structural corrosion (46x the fleet average), wheel bearings worn (39x the fleet average), vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (33x the fleet average), and abs fault (9.7x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Fiat Motor Caravan's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Steering, Bodywork, Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Fiat Motor Caravan before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Fiat Motor Caravan's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Fiat Motor Caravan specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are power steering fault (98x the average) and structural corrosion (35x). wheel bearings worn (31x) and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (20x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Fiat Motor Caravan specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are power steering fault (75x the average) and structural corrosion (46x). wheel bearings worn (39x) and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (33x) also appear frequently.
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What to check before buying a Fiat Motor Caravan
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Fiat Motor Caravan:
Steering — check for power steering fault. Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, abs fault.
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Fiat Motor Caravan MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Motor Caravan?
Based on 2,955 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is power steering fault — at 98x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include structural corrosion and wheel bearings worn.
Is the Fiat Motor Caravan reliable based on MOT data?
The Fiat Motor Caravan has 7 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is power steering fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include power steering fault, structural corrosion, wheel bearings worn.
How do I check a Fiat Motor Caravan's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.