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Common car problems by mileage
What MOT testers flag on each model at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
VinSnap compares 27,773,920 UK MOT tests of 186 car models with all cars of the same age and mileage, to show which problems are specific to each model and when they start. Pick a model below.
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data
Audi
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A1 | 209,053 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn |
| Audi A3 | 422,593 | Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Audi A4 | 267,433 | Mounting: mounting corroded but not seriously weakened |
| Audi A5 | 124,054 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
| Audi A6 | 129,292 | Mounting: mounting corroded but not seriously weakened |
| Audi Q2 | 59,694 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing |
| Audi Q3 | 119,862 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened |
| Audi Q5 | 100,707 | Coil spring: fractured or broken |
| Audi Q7 | 47,526 | Coil spring: fractured or broken |
| Audi TT | 115,644 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
BMW
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series | 394,954 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated |
| BMW 2 Series | 114,061 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| BMW 3 Series | 504,412 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated |
| BMW 4 Series | 100,632 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
| BMW 5 Series | 217,042 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated |
| BMW X1 | 100,668 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn |
| BMW X2 | 12,815 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| BMW X3 | 97,434 | Side repeaters: not working |
| BMW X5 | 89,782 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play |
Citroen
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Citroen Berlingo | 188,803 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Citroen C1 | 168,720 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Citroen C3 | 228,804 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Citroen C4 | 184,920 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Citroen C5 | 22,253 | Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Citroen DS3 | 74,714 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
DS
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| DS DS3 | 32,986 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
Dacia
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Dacia Duster | 64,347 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Dacia Sandero | 99,578 | Horn: not working |
Fiat
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | 325,195 | Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush |
| Fiat 500X | 33,977 | Position lamp: not working |
| Fiat Ducato | 72,563 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play |
| Fiat Panda | 92,850 | Shock absorbers: has a slightly worn bush |
| Fiat Punto | 70,666 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Ford
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Ford B-Max | 54,806 | Stop lamp: not working |
| Ford C-Max | 117,578 | Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Ford Ecosport | 97,901 | Coil spring: corroded |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,435,519 | Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn |
| Ford Focus | 1,000,159 | Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured |
| Ford Fusion | 58,267 | Rear fog lamp: not working |
| Ford Grand C-Max | 36,712 | Brake pads: wearing thin |
| Ford Ka | 190,014 | Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush |
| Ford Kuga | 272,928 | Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Ford Mondeo | 214,779 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Ford Ranger | 99,238 | Steering box: has slight free play detected at steering wheel |
| Ford S-Max | 77,931 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam |
| Ford Transit | 338,454 | Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded |
| Ford Transit Connect | 169,562 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Ford Transit Custom | 104,523 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
Honda
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 296,479 | Side repeaters: not working |
| Honda Cr-V | 203,359 | Stop lamp: non-obligatory stop lamp not working |
| Honda Hr-V | 32,771 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Honda Jazz | 333,846 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
Hyundai
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai I10 | 241,822 | Daytime running lamps: not working |
| Hyundai I20 | 125,086 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Hyundai I30 | 106,845 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 36,122 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Hyundai IX35 | 52,988 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements |
| Hyundai Kona | 28,950 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Hyundai Tucson | 121,833 | Other components: has slight seepage from a component |
Jaguar
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguar E-Pace | 28,305 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 47,692 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play |
| Jaguar I-Pace | 12,940 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play |
| Jaguar Xe | 44,026 | Stop lamp: not working |
| Jaguar Xf | 101,784 | Shock absorbers: has a slightly worn bush |
Jeep
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Renegade | 26,740 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
Kia
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Ceed | 121,333 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Kia Niro | 52,115 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Kia Picanto | 178,973 | Daytime running lamps: not working |
| Kia Rio | 98,452 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play |
| Kia Sportage | 254,765 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play |
| Kia Stonic | 20,487 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Kia Venga | 47,794 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play |
Land Rover
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery | 155,505 | Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 108,442 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened |
| Land Rover Freelander | 129,461 | Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 90,175 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 161,799 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 122,341 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 28,716 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play |
Lexus
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus Nx | 24,801 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively |
MG
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| MG Zs | 23,726 | Headlamp: not working on main beam |
Mazda
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 | 127,364 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
| Mazda 3 | 110,042 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Mazda 6 | 67,358 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Mazda Cx-3 | 25,464 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Mazda Cx-5 | 61,637 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Mazda Mx-5 | 95,476 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
Mercedes-Benz
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 330,691 | Side repeaters: not working |
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | 72,997 | Side repeaters: not working |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 390,331 | Wheel bearings: has slight play |
| Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class | 54,471 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 248,342 | Wheels (condition): fractured |
| Mercedes-Benz Gla-Class | 78,871 | Brake pads: wearing thin |
| Mercedes-Benz Glc-Class | 72,934 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play |
| Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class | 26,525 | Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive |
| Mercedes-Benz Slk-Class | 59,288 | Wheel bearings: has slight play |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito | 87,593 | Pedal: wearing smooth |
Mini
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Clubman | 25,819 | Stop lamp: not working |
| Mini Cooper | 209,797 | Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Mini Cooper S | 80,906 | Wheels (condition): slightly distorted |
| Mini Countryman | 87,945 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Mini Mini | 304,975 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Mini One | 50,854 | Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
Mitsubishi
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11,167 | Brake pads: wearing thin |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 92,744 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 77,635 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
Nissan
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Juke | 297,650 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Nissan Leaf | 37,437 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn |
| Nissan Micra | 255,212 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Nissan Navara | 71,285 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Nissan Note | 157,251 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Nissan Pulsar | 21,411 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn |
| Nissan Qashqai | 554,777 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play |
| Nissan X-Trail | 94,573 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
Peugeot
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 107 | 118,712 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Peugeot 108 | 73,241 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Peugeot 2008 | 115,247 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Peugeot 206 | 57,657 | Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Peugeot 207 | 157,800 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Peugeot 208 | 195,338 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Peugeot 3008 | 133,147 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Peugeot 307 | 39,005 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Peugeot 308 | 141,541 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Peugeot 5008 | 31,022 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam |
| Peugeot Partner | 151,782 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Porsche
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan | 26,751 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Renault
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Captur | 145,842 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Renault Clio | 338,905 | Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn |
| Renault Kadjar | 68,046 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam |
| Renault Megane | 120,377 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Renault Trafic | 107,891 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play |
Seat
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Arona | 39,048 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat Ateca | 40,070 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
| Seat Ibiza | 194,858 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat Leon | 185,839 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
Skoda
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Skoda Citigo | 52,476 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively |
| Skoda Fabia | 236,051 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn |
| Skoda Karoq | 42,051 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
| Skoda Kodiaq | 30,559 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Skoda Octavia | 207,101 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
| Skoda Superb | 62,954 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
| Skoda Yeti | 76,339 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened |
Smart (mcc)
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Smart (mcc) Forfour | 23,073 | Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo | 27,102 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Suzuki
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto | 50,210 | Service brake imbalance: across an axle |
| Suzuki Celerio | 27,688 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Suzuki Ignis | 27,391 | Coil spring: fractured or broken |
| Suzuki Swift | 133,084 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material |
| Suzuki Vitara | 60,853 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively |
Tesla
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range Awd | 13,180 | Service brake performance: fluctuating, but not excessively |
Toyota
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Auris | 157,591 | Stop lamp: not working |
| Toyota Aygo | 248,784 | Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Toyota C-Hr | 68,268 | Headlamp: not working on dipped beam |
| Toyota Corolla | 105,367 | Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn |
| Toyota Prius | 159,443 | Rear fog lamp: not working |
| Toyota RAV4 | 125,264 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn |
| Toyota Yaris | 447,505 | Wheel bearings: rough when rotated |
Vauxhall
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Adam | 59,317 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Vauxhall Antara | 22,404 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive |
| Vauxhall Astra | 698,914 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Vauxhall Combo | 105,681 | Coil spring: corroded |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 935,235 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 50,807 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Vauxhall Grandland | 57,297 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 216,399 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases |
| Vauxhall Meriva | 100,548 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 220,723 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 38,600 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Vauxhall Viva | 38,393 | Exhaust system: mounting defective |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 183,520 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 226,377 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases |
Volkswagen
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Caddy | 147,792 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement |
| Volkswagen Golf | 913,792 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
| Volkswagen Passat | 205,896 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak |
| Volkswagen Polo | 623,734 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | 48,337 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened |
| Volkswagen T-Cross | 14,676 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 55,064 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 220,471 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 288,980 | Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault |
| Volkswagen UP | 121,407 | Service brake performance: excessively binding |
Volvo
| Model | MOT tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo V40 | 100,375 | Coil spring: fractured or broken |
| Volvo V60 | 37,075 | Coil spring: corroded |
| Volvo XC40 | 47,453 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Volvo XC60 | 104,108 | Side repeaters: not working |
| Volvo XC90 | 68,392 | Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements |