MOT failure · RFR #32040
A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Total
22,595
Models
64
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.
- 01 Volvo V50 3.07%
- 02 Citroen C8 2.70%
- 03 Peugeot 307 2.69%
- 04 Peugeot 106 2.58%
- 05 Ford Galaxy 2.54%
- 06 Mercedes Benz Clc 2.54%
- 07 Fiat Grande Punto 2.53%
- 08 Mercedes Benz Esprinter Progressive 2.17%
- 09 Fiat Grand Punto 2.09%
- 10 Lexus Rx450h 2.05%
- 11 Ford S Max 2.03%
- 12 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline Tdi 1.96%
- 13 Volvo S40 1.88%
- 14 Volkswagen Eos 1.86%
- 15 Audi Allroad 1.86%
- 16 Lexus RX 450h F Sport Cvt 1.76%
- 17 Mercedes ML 250 1.69%
- 18 Mini Mini (r57) 1.57%
- 19 SEAT Exeo 1.55%
- 20 Volvo V90 1.52%
- 21 Mercedes Benz C 320 1.50%
- 22 BMW X5 1.48%
- 23 Renault Koleos 1.42%
- 24 Volvo Xc90 1.36%
- 25 Lexus RX 450h Luxury Cvt 1.34%
- 26 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Progressive Cdi 1.29%
- 27 Mercedes Benz ML 1.25%
- 28 Ford Mondeo 1.25%
- 29 Volvo S60 1.20%
- 30 Nissan Pulsar 1.19%
Top 30 by rate. 34 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.
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a lamp with a multiple light… fail an MOT?
- A lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Volvo V50. 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 lamp with a multiple light…?
- 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.