MOT failure · RFR #31606
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Total
452,004
Models
397
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 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi 9.05%
- 02 Talbot Express 1300 D 7.45%
- 03 Fiat Scudo 7.42%
- 04 Suzuki Liana 7.13%
- 05 Hyundai Matrix 7.04%
- 06 Peugeot 407 6.47%
- 07 Rover 25 6.23%
- 08 Citroen Dispatch 6.20%
- 09 Citroen Ds3 6.17%
- 10 Mitsubishi Space Star 5.98%
- 11 Talbot Express 5.97%
- 12 Peugeot Independence 5.92%
- 13 Renault G 5.90%
- 14 Peugeot 2008 5.87%
- 15 Peugeot 207 5.73%
- 16 Hyundai Getz 5.44%
- 17 Peugeot Expert 5.41%
- 18 Talbot Express 1300 P 5.32%
- 19 Citroen C8 5.31%
- 20 Rover 45 5.28%
- 21 Mercedes Benz Esprinter Progressive 5.26%
- 22 Citroen Ds4 5.12%
- 23 Hyundai Accent 5.08%
- 24 Mazda B Series 5.02%
- 25 DS Ds4 4.86%
- 26 Nissan Interstar 4.82%
- 27 Renault Kangoo 4.74%
- 28 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 4.63%
- 29 Mercedes Benz Citan 4.59%
- 30 Skoda Felicia 4.54%
Top 30 by rate. 367 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.
Frequently asked.
- Why does a transmission shaft constant velocity joint… fail an MOT?
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. Most commonly flagged on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 314 Premium Cdi. 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint…?
- 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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