Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr reliable?

Based on MOT data from 145 vehicles, the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (27.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (21.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Bessacarr (2016)

145 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Fiat Bessacarr

CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Fiat Bessacarr is a strong performer, passing its MOT on the first attempt 93.1% of the time — well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at just 1.4%, so safety isn't a concern with this cohort.

These are lightly used motorhomes with a median mileage of only 14,592 miles, which explains the excellent pass rate and low failure average of 0.54 per vehicle. The 1.8 advisories per test suggest minor wear items are cropping up as expected, but if you're buying one, a full pre-purchase inspection by a motorhome specialist will flag anything that needs attention before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2016 Fiat Bessacarr — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 7.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 11k–18k

For context

These stats describe 145 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 145 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27.3%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 8.7%

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault · Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 8.7%

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective · …

Other issues 8.7%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr

Based on MOT data from 145 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Fiat Bessacarr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,592

typical

11,085

low mileage

18,400

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Fiat Bessacarr vehicles fall between 11,085 and 18,400 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,085 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,085–18,400 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Fiat Bessacarrs sit.

⚠ Over 24,840 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Fiat Bessacarr — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Fiat Bessacarrs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 138 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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