MOT failure · RFR #31803
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Total
16,862
Models
204
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 MG ZT T 3.02%
- 02 Hyundai Matrix 2.74%
- 03 Ssangyong Rodius 2.37%
- 04 MG ZT 2.34%
- 05 Chrysler Jeep Patriot 2.31%
- 06 Alfa Romeo Gtv 2.31%
- 07 Rover 75 2.24%
- 08 Nissan Kubistar 2.24%
- 09 Nissan Terrano 2.16%
- 10 Nissan Almera 2.02%
- 11 BMW Z3 1.93%
- 12 Nissan Primera 1.91%
- 13 Alfa Romeo 156 1.71%
- 14 Mercedes Benz X 1.54%
- 15 Mercedes Benz Viano 1.52%
- 16 BMW 523 1.52%
- 17 Mercedes Benz Esprinter Progressive 1.32%
- 18 Mercedes Benz A 200 1.29%
- 19 SEAT Tarraco 1.27%
- 20 MG 3 1.25%
- 21 Nissan 350 Z 1.23%
- 22 BMW 645 1.22%
- 23 MG TF 1.17%
- 24 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet 1.16%
- 25 Mercedes Benz Clk 1.15%
- 26 MG GS 1.10%
- 27 Fiat Burstner 1.08%
- 28 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.07%
- 29 Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A 0.96%
- 30 Peugeot Auto Sleepers 0.94%
Top 30 by rate. 174 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 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 T. 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 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.
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