MOT failure · RFR #32124
Audible warning inoperative
Total
14,407
Models
69
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 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Eprise Pro Bhdi 3.49%
- 02 Volkswagen Camper 2.14%
- 03 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) 2.06%
- 04 Peugeot Partner Professional Prem Bhdi 2.02%
- 05 Citroen Berlingo 650 EN Prise Pro Bhdi 1.94%
- 06 Smart (mcc) Roadster 1.84%
- 07 Peugeot 205 1.62%
- 08 Nissan Pixo 1.61%
- 09 Fiat Camper 1.55%
- 10 Porsche 924 1.54%
- 11 Peugeot 1007 1.48%
- 12 Reliant Robin 1.43%
- 13 Triumph Tr6 1.41%
- 14 MG TF 1.39%
- 15 Citroen Berlingo 1.37%
- 16 Peugeot Partner 1.36%
- 17 Fiat Motor Home 1.36%
- 18 MG Midget 1.33%
- 19 Volkswagen Corrado 1.32%
- 20 Suzuki Baleno 1.30%
- 21 Toyota Verso 1.30%
- 22 Vauxhall Vx220 1.21%
- 23 Renault Wind 1.21%
- 24 Fiat Hymer 1.20%
- 25 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.17%
- 26 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet 1.16%
- 27 Fiat Motorhome 1.12%
- 28 Dacia Sandero 1.12%
- 29 Dacia Logan 1.12%
- 30 MG B 1.11%
Top 30 by rate. 39 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 audible warning inoperative fail an MOT?
- Audible warning inoperative. Most commonly flagged on the Citroen Berlingo 1000 Eprise Pro Bhdi. 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 audible warning 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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