MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #30891

A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)

Total

469

Models

50

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.

  1. 01 BMW 228 1.23%
  2. 02 Aston Martin Rapide 1.00%
  3. 03 Volvo Xc60 Inscrpt Pro T8 Phev Awd A 0.82%
  4. 04 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair Auto 0.67%
  5. 05 Ford Kuga ST Line First Edition 0.63%
  6. 06 Ford Kuga ST LN First ED Eblue Mhev 0.62%
  7. 07 Audi A1 Sport 25 Tfsi S A 0.58%
  8. 08 Mitsubishi L200 Challenger DI D Auto 0.52%
  9. 09 Land Rover Defender SE D Auto 0.52%
  10. 10 Lexus RC 0.51%
  11. 11 Aston Martin Vantage 0.51%
  12. 12 Ferrari 488 0.44%
  13. 13 Subaru Levorg 0.42%
  14. 14 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X DI D Auto 0.41%
  15. 15 Volvo Xc90 R Design B5 Awd Auto 0.41%
  16. 16 Volvo Xc90 Inscription B5 Awd Auto 0.40%
  17. 17 Volvo Xc90 Momentum B5 Awd Auto 0.40%
  18. 18 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4x4 Cvt 0.40%
  19. 19 Audi A1 Technik 25 Tfsi 0.39%
  20. 20 Ford Kuga Titanium First Edition 0.39%
  21. 21 Ford Kuga Titanium Ecoblue 0.39%
  22. 22 Volvo V60 Momentum + T4 Auto 0.38%
  23. 23 Jaguar F Pace 0.35%
  24. 24 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt 0.34%
  25. 25 BMW M2 0.33%
  26. 26 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S A 0.29%
  27. 27 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt 0.28%
  28. 28 Aston Martin Dbs 0.28%
  29. 29 Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S A 0.28%
  30. 30 Abarth 124 Spider Multiair 0.27%

Top 30 by rate. 20 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£10–£80

for headlamp aim / lens restoration. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

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Frequently asked.

Why does a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in… fail an MOT?
A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID). Most commonly flagged on the BMW 228. The DVSA's 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 headlamp cleaning device inoperative in…?
Typical UK garage cost for headlamp aim / lens restoration is £10–£80. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in… myself?
Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.