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MOT History from tests of petrol SEAT ALHAMBRAs year 2006

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mot history
Pass percent:60.67%
(The average a petrol SEAT ALHAMBRA year 2006 passes without issue)
Based on:717 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort25
Registration plate lamp issues22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
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|3
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))3
Registration plate issues3
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))3
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|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
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|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear brake binding2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
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|2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
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|2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
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|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
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|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Passenger`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure middle mount broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cable snapped (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. at rear |6.2.A.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|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
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front 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 Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside 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
Centre 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Back box (6.1.3 (e))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calaper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush on end of antiroll bar |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both fronts |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Both Sides not secure (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken |1.1.15 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested unable to insert probe (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Power steering ram leaking steering rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
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|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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