MOT failure · RFR #31803
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Total
12,949
Models
159
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 MG ZT 4.10%
- 02 MG ZT T 3.93%
- 03 Mercedes Benz Vaneo 3.77%
- 04 Hyundai Matrix 3.24%
- 05 Nissan Kubistar 3.15%
- 06 Fiat Barchetta 2.98%
- 07 Rover 75 2.93%
- 08 Nissan Tiida 2.84%
- 09 Kia Magentis 2.81%
- 10 Alfa Romeo Gtv 2.79%
- 11 Alfa Romeo 156 2.77%
- 12 Dodge Journey 2.75%
- 13 Ssangyong Rodius 2.67%
- 14 Nissan Terrano 2.54%
- 15 SEAT Tarraco 2.51%
- 16 BMW Z3 2.50%
- 17 Chrysler Sebring 2.47%
- 18 Mercedes Benz Viano 2.35%
- 19 Peugeot 1007 2.10%
- 20 BMW 523 2.03%
- 21 Nissan 350 Z 2.01%
- 22 Mercedes Benz Esprinter Progressive 1.97%
- 23 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 1.96%
- 24 BMW 645 1.86%
- 25 Mercedes Benz A 200 1.80%
- 26 BMW 525 1.70%
- 27 MG 3 1.55%
- 28 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.55%
- 29 Fiat Adria 1.53%
- 30 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 1.52%
Top 30 by rate. 129 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 an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil)… fail an MOT?
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction. Most commonly flagged on the MG ZT. 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 an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil)…?
- 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.