| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22436 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 17080 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11323 |
| Rear brake binding | 6754 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5254 |
| Registration plate issues | 5091 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4780 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 4768 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4687 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4566 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4234 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3841 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3807 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3792 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3743 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3200 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3118 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2854 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2844 |
| Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2493 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2421 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2297 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2265 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2262 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2137 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2133 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2040 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2007 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1972 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1942 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1933 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 1917 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1894 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1680 |
| 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| | 1670 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1588 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1551 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1549 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1532 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1517 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1491 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1470 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1465 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1433 |
| 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| | 1418 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1409 |
| 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| | 1339 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1325 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1315 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1312 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1301 |
| 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| | 1296 |
| Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c| | 1285 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1246 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 1233 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1150 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1140 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1120 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1105 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1096 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1046 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1042 |
| 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| | 1027 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 1007 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1007 |
| 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| | 998 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 998 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 992 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 987 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 984 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 973 |
| 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| | 966 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 949 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 907 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 899 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 898 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 895 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 892 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 869 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 860 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 855 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 830 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 817 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 810 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 806 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 798 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a|| | 791 |
| 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| | 775 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 768 |
| Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 768 |
| 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| | 758 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 757 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 729 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 728 |
| 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| | 727 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 716 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 716 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 701 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 697 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 693 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 688 |
| Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 686 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 666 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 659 |
| Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 650 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 649 |
| Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) | 645 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 639 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 633 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 632 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 627 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 605 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 605 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 604 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 600 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 595 |
| Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 594 |
| Front brake application uneven | 589 |
| Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 582 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 574 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 574 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 574 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 572 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 558 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 556 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 555 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 547 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 544 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 542 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 539 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 539 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 532 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 526 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 524 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 524 |
| Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 521 |
| Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system |2.3.8| | 518 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 516 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 513 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 510 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 510 |
| Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 506 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 504 |
| 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| | 502 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 497 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 497 |