MOT failure · RFR #32008
A reversing lamp inoperative
Total
1,914
Models
25
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 Vauxhall Antara 2.28%
- 02 Toyota C HR Orange Edition Hev Cvt 2.07%
- 03 Toyota C HR GR Sport Hev Cvt 1.18%
- 04 Caterham Unclassified 0.55%
- 05 Toyota C HR 0.46%
- 06 SEAT Leon SE Dynamic Tsi Evo 0.46%
- 07 Ford Roller Team 0.35%
- 08 Ford Chausson 0.28%
- 09 Kia Niro 4 EV 0.26%
- 10 SEAT Arona FR Red Edition Ecotsi 0.23%
- 11 Skoda Octavia SE Technology Tsi 0.22%
- 12 Audi Q5 S Line 50 Tfsi E Quattro SA 0.21%
- 13 Hyundai I10 SE Connect Mpi Auto 0.20%
- 14 Kia Niro 3 EV 0.19%
- 15 Renault Zoe I Iconic ZE 50 0.19%
- 16 SEAT Leon FR Tsi Evo 0.19%
- 17 Skoda Octavia SE First Edition Tsi 0.18%
- 18 Kia Stonic Connect Mhev 0.15%
- 19 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R Dyn Hse A 0.15%
- 20 Renault Zoe I GT Line ZE 50 0.15%
- 21 Kia Picanto X Line S Auto 0.15%
- 22 Skoda Enyaq IV 60 0.13%
- 23 Fiat 500 Dolcevita Mhev 0.08%
- 24 Suzuki Ignis SZ T Dualjet Mhev Cvt 0.07%
- 25 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T Gdi Hev Auto 0.05%
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 reversing lamp inoperative fail an MOT?
- A reversing lamp inoperative. Most commonly flagged on the Vauxhall Antara. 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 reversing lamp inoperative?
- 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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