MOT failure · RFR #31086
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Total
104,445
Models
161
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 Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb 6.24%
- 02 Iveco Daily 35c15 Mwb 5.10%
- 03 Citroen Ds4 4.34%
- 04 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 4.16%
- 05 Iveco Daily 35s12 Lwb 3.93%
- 06 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb 3.61%
- 07 Iveco Daily 35c12 Mwb 3.55%
- 08 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 3.50%
- 09 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 3.48%
- 10 Ldv V80 3.37%
- 11 Renault Kangoo 3.36%
- 12 Nissan Primastar 3.11%
- 13 Peugeot Eurotaxi 3.05%
- 14 Ssangyong Tivoli 2.96%
- 15 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric DI 2.96%
- 16 Hyundai Trajet 2.88%
- 17 Ford Transit 2.87%
- 18 Ssangyong Korando 2.85%
- 19 Iveco Daily 2.81%
- 20 Mercedes Benz Citan 2.72%
- 21 Talbot Express 1300 D 2.66%
- 22 Nissan Nv250 Acenta Dci 2.61%
- 23 Nissan Nv200 2.60%
- 24 Citroen Berlingo 2.59%
- 25 Renault Master Lm35 Business + Dci 2.59%
- 26 Citroen Dispatch 2.52%
- 27 Mercedes Benz Citan 109 Pure Cdi 2.42%
- 28 Volvo C30 2.38%
- 29 Peugeot Partner 2.38%
- 30 Renault Master Ll35 Business Dci 2.36%
Top 30 by rate. 131 more models also logged this defect.
Typical UK garage cost
£8–£35
for single bulb / lamp swap. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does a rear registration plate lamp or… fail an MOT?
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Most commonly flagged on the Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb. 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 rear registration plate lamp or…?
- Typical UK garage cost for single bulb / lamp swap is £8–£35. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix a rear registration plate lamp or… 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.