MOT failure · RFR #31565
Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Total
24
Models
10
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 Suzuki Vitara Sz4 Boosterjet Mhev 0.23%
- 02 Audi A3 S Line 30 Tfsi Mhev S A 0.17%
- 03 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Nav Premium EV 0.13%
- 04 Audi S4 Black Edition Tdi Quattro A 0.12%
- 05 SEAT Leon FR Etsi S A 0.12%
- 06 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit 4wd 0.08%
- 07 Audi Q3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S A 0.07%
- 08 Audi E Tron Technik 55 Quattro 0.06%
- 09 Kia Stonic GT Line Isg Mhev 0.06%
- 10 Bentley Continental GT V8 Auto 0.04%
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 bumper insecure or with damage likely… fail an MOT?
- Bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted. Most commonly flagged on the Suzuki Vitara Sz4 Boosterjet Mhev. 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 bumper insecure or with damage likely…?
- 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.
Real examples from owners.
Owner reports sourced from honestjohn.co.uk that mention keywords from this failure. Matched, not summarised.
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