| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 894 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 619 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 421 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 367 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 259 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 221 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 215 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 168 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 163 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 157 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 157 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 128 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 127 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 127 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 126 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 125 |
| Rear brake binding | 124 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 122 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 102 |
| Registration plate issues | 95 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 84 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 82 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 82 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 71 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 63 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 62 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 61 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 56 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 51 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 51 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 48 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 48 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 47 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 47 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 42 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 42 |
| Front brake application uneven | 42 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 41 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 41 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 40 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 38 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 34 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 34 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 34 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 34 |
| Windscreen has damage | 33 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 32 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 29 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
| Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 29 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 28 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 27 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 26 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 24 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 23 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 22 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 22 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 20 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 20 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 19 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 19 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 19 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 18 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 17 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 16 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 16 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 15 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 15 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 15 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 15 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 14 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 13 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 13 |