MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #31403

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Total

118,776

Models

120

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.

  1. 01 Kia Cerato 4.44%
  2. 02 Mercedes Benz A 200 4.39%
  3. 03 Ford Freda 3.94%
  4. 04 Jaguar S Type 3.86%
  5. 05 Hyundai Getz 3.84%
  6. 06 Proton Gen 2 3.84%
  7. 07 Volkswagen Fox 3.83%
  8. 08 BMW 630 3.67%
  9. 09 BMW 645 3.54%
  10. 10 Volkswagen Eos 3.41%
  11. 11 Rover 75 3.34%
  12. 12 Toyota Alphard 3.25%
  13. 13 SEAT Altea 3.23%
  14. 14 Nissan Elgrand 3.17%
  15. 15 Toyota Estima 3.06%
  16. 16 Jeep Compass Limited Cvt 3.06%
  17. 17 Mazda Mpv 3.06%
  18. 18 Volkswagen Touran 3.03%
  19. 19 Mazda Premacy 3.02%
  20. 20 Peugeot 206 2.98%
  21. 21 Mercedes Benz Clc 2.96%
  22. 22 Peugeot 807 2.96%
  23. 23 Renault Grand Modus 2.95%
  24. 24 SEAT Altea XL 2.95%
  25. 25 Peugeot 307 2.90%
  26. 26 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.85%
  27. 27 Citroen Xsara 2.77%
  28. 28 Peugeot 4007 2.77%
  29. 29 MG ZT 2.73%
  30. 30 Jeep Compass Limited Crd 2.73%

Top 30 by rate. 90 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£80–£240

for suspension bush / joint / spring. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. This one needs a lift and a torque wrench — book a garage rather than self-fitting. Open the estimator →

Frequently asked.

Why does a suspension joint dust cover missing… fail an MOT?
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Most commonly flagged on the Kia Cerato. 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 suspension joint dust cover missing…?
Typical UK garage cost for suspension bush / joint / spring is £80–£240. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix a suspension joint dust cover missing… myself?
This repair typically needs workshop equipment — a lift and specialist tools. Most owners book a garage rather than attempt it at home.