How reliable is the Fiat Benimar compared with other cars?

We do not publish a comparison for the Fiat Benimar, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 90.2% across 661 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Fiat Benimar?

The item recorded most often is "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen", which appears in 17.4% of failed Fiat Benimar tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.

What do testers most often warn about on a Fiat Benimar?

The most common advisory is "A tyre seriously damaged", noted on 13.2% of all Fiat Benimar tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Fiat Benimar usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 17,486 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Model reliability file

Fiat Benimar MOT pass rate & common failures

From 661 recorded MOT tests of the Fiat Benimar, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

Across 661 MOT tests, 90.2% of Fiat Benimar tests ended in a pass. This figure is not adjusted for age or mileage, so it is not a reliability ranking: the Fiat Benimar fleet does not yet cover a wide enough spread of ages and distances to compare it fairly against other models. Its most commonly recorded failure is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which appears in 17.4% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 17,486 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

90.2%unadjusted, not comparable661 tests

We are not publishing a ranking for the Benimar. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare it fairly, and an unadjusted pass rate mostly sorts models by how recently they were bought rather than how well they were built. The failure and advisory patterns below come from the same 661 tests and are worth reading on their own terms.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Fiat Benimar tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen17.4%
8 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
2.An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction13.0%
6 occurrencesAirbag warning lamp on, or airbag missing explained
3.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.0%
6 occurrencesLamp not working explained
4.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired10.9%
5 occurrencesSuspension mounting corroded or insecure explained
5.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction8.7%
4 occurrencesEngine management light on, or not working explained
6.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.7%
4 occurrencesParking brake efficiency too low explained
7.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage6.5%
3 occurrencesShock absorber defective explained
8.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen6.5%
3 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
9.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.3%
2 occurrencesLamp not working explained
10.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.3%
2 occurrencesLamp not working explained

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Fiat Benimar tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.A tyre seriously damaged13.2%
87 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.5%
23 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.0%
20 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%
7 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
5.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users0.9%
6 tests
6.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn0.8%
5 testsSuspension arm bush worn explained
7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.6%
4 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
8.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.5%
3 testsBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained

What gets tested

The Benimar fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 17,486
Fuel mix of tested cars: Diesel100.0%

Trim names grouped into this model (2)

Recorded exactly as DVSA holds them. Trim-level names are rolled up so one model is not split across a dozen thin pages.

BENIMAR MOTORHOME
BENIMAR SPORT

Check a specific Fiat Benimar

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Compare within the range

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Common questions

How reliable is the Fiat Benimar compared with other cars?: We do not publish a comparison for the Fiat Benimar, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 90.2% across 661 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Fiat Benimar?: The item recorded most often is "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen", which appears in 17.4% of failed Fiat Benimar tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Fiat Benimar?: The most common advisory is "A tyre seriously damaged", noted on 13.2% of all Fiat Benimar tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Fiat Benimar usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 17,486 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. No adjusted rate is shown because this model's tested examples do not cover enough of the national age and mileage range for standardisation to mean anything.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.