MOT failure · RFR #31130
A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Total
22,219
Models
81
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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- 01 Volvo 900 Series 5.81%
- 02 Ldv Convoy 5.06%
- 03 Ldv Maxus 4.78%
- 04 Volvo 700 Series 4.33%
- 05 Talbot Express 4.28%
- 06 Dodge Nitro 4.25%
- 07 Vauxhall Astravan 3.91%
- 08 Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A 3.70%
- 09 MG ZR 3.69%
- 10 Ford Explorer 3.53%
- 11 Citroen C15 3.46%
- 12 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 3.15%
- 13 Rover 216 3.00%
- 14 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager 2.96%
- 15 Porsche 924 2.78%
- 16 Volkswagen LT 2.68%
- 17 Mercedes Benz 190 2.66%
- 18 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A 2.55%
- 19 Renault R5 2.55%
- 20 Chrysler Voyager 2.54%
- 21 Volvo S70 2.38%
- 22 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.31%
- 23 Lexus Is220 2.27%
- 24 Rover 25 2.25%
- 25 Nissan Primera 2.23%
- 26 Renault Espace 2.21%
- 27 Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.16%
- 28 Mercedes Benz 190 E 2.14%
- 29 Chevrolet Captiva 2.14%
- 30 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.11%
Top 30 by rate. 51 more models also logged this defect.
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
Frequently asked.
- Why does a battery insecure but not likely… fail an MOT?
- A battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier. Most commonly flagged on the Volvo 900 Series. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix a battery insecure but not likely…?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.
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