MOT failure · RFR #32041
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Total
739,781
Models
588
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 Dodge Caliber 6.95%
- 02 Chrysler Jeep Patriot 6.55%
- 03 Citroen C8 5.96%
- 04 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 5.90%
- 05 Mazda BT 50 5.83%
- 06 Peugeot 807 5.76%
- 07 Peugeot 307 5.67%
- 08 Nissan Nv200 5.41%
- 09 Mitsubishi Grandis 5.30%
- 10 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 5.15%
- 11 Vauxhall Antara 5.02%
- 12 Chevrolet Aveo 4.99%
- 13 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 4.94%
- 14 Renault Modus 4.86%
- 15 Peugeot 4007 4.86%
- 16 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 4.86%
- 17 Dodge Nitro 4.84%
- 18 Chrysler Voyager 4.78%
- 19 Mazda CX 7 4.74%
- 20 Reliant Robin 4.74%
- 21 Honda FR V 4.70%
- 22 Mini One D 4.61%
- 23 Chevrolet Lacetti 4.60%
- 24 Citroen C15 4.57%
- 25 Nissan Primastar 4.52%
- 26 Kia Cerato 4.49%
- 27 Talbot Express 4.49%
- 28 Renault Laguna 4.44%
- 29 Peugeot 207 4.43%
- 30 Fiat Scudo 4.39%
Top 30 by rate. 558 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in… fail an MOT?
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Dodge Caliber. 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in…?
- 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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