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MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT FIATs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:59.18%
(The average a diesel FIAT FIAT year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:588 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded67
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Registration plate lamp issues35
Registration plate issues13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|5
Rear brake binding5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Brake hose damaged2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen has damage2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point + inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point + inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Lower Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 |7.1.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated lower column joint |2.2.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH |2.4.G.2|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box badly corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure 1st axil (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail 2nd axil hose removed & pipe bent over to form seal (1.1.12 (a))1
Brake performance not tested due to n/s rear missing brake hose (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Rear (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals. |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components SHARP EDGE MAY CAUSE INJURY |6.1.6 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front crossmember |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch next to brake hose mounting and subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sills |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sills |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring hanger area on back panel/chalked 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area /chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Brake performance not tested centre metal brake pipe burst and rusted |3.7.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting missing |7.1.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))1
Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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