| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 178 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 166 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 123 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 92 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 82 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 80 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 78 |
| Registration plate issues | 78 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 68 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 68 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 63 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 63 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 61 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 59 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 59 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 54 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 51 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 50 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 48 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 48 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 46 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 43 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 42 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 39 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 39 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 38 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 38 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 36 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 32 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 32 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 30 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 27 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 27 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 25 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 24 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 23 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 22 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 22 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 21 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 20 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 20 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 20 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 18 |
| Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 18 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 18 |
| Rear brake binding | 17 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 12 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 12 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 12 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 11 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 11 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 11 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 10 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 6 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Windscreen has damage | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 5 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 5 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 4 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |