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Puma Titanium First Ed Mhev: a strong MOT record by UK norms

Across 1,902 MOT tests, the Puma Titanium First Ed Mhev returns 93.8% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. A tyre with the cords showing and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 20,207, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

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Group 15–23

Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.

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15–23

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Top ten reasons for rejection.

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01

A tyre seriously damaged

31 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
02

Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

14 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
03

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

13 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
04

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

8 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
05

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

7 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
06

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

6 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
07

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

5 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
08

A tyre seriously damaged

5 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
09

A tyre cords visible or damaged

5 occurrences · 0.2% of tests
10

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4 occurrences · 0.1% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Puma Titanium First ED Mhev and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.