MOT failure · RFR #32042
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Total
90
Models
4
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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Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
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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 Volvo V90. 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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