Fiat Motorhome (2004)
2004 Fiat Motorhome
CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 2004 Fiat Motorhome. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Fiat Motorhome sits right at the UK average with a 79.8% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is the 31.5% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects—well above the typical threshold—suggesting structural or safety issues are common in this aging cohort. Petrol versus diesel comparisons are not available for this data, so reliability is consistent across the fuel types present.
These motorhomes average just under 41,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 20-year-old vehicle, but the 4.56 failures and 15.7 advisories per test reveal persistent mechanical wear and deferred maintenance across the fleet. Before buying, have a professional inspection focus on brake systems, chassis integrity, and habitation module condition, since motorhomes face unique stresses that standard MOT records don't fully capture.
What to check before buying a 2004 Fiat Motorhome
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Fiat Motorhome vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Fiat Motorhome vehicles fall between 27,719 and 48,801 miles.
2004 Fiat Motorhome — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 183 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Fiat Motorhome
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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17.9%
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
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17.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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16.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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