| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 76 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 61 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 48 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 42 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 39 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 34 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 32 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 32 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 28 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 27 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 27 |
| Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 27 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 25 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 22 |
| Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 18 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 12 |
| Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 11 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 9 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 8 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 7 |
| Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 7 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 6 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) | 4 |
| Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |