MOT failure · RFR #31885
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
Total
86,097
Models
383
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 Daewoo Matiz 5.06%
- 02 Vauxhall Ampera 3.80%
- 03 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.92%
- 04 Chevrolet Kalos 2.82%
- 05 Fiat Sedici 2.75%
- 06 Honda Stream 2.72%
- 07 Kia Cerato 2.65%
- 08 Suzuki Carry 2.59%
- 09 Mazda RX 8 2.41%
- 10 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 2.32%
- 11 Perodua Myvi 2.30%
- 12 Lexus Rx300 2.09%
- 13 Hyundai Amica 2.09%
- 14 Saab 9 5 2.02%
- 15 Volkswagen Beetle 2.02%
- 16 Vauxhall Zafira 2.01%
- 17 Chevrolet Cruze 1.98%
- 18 Chevrolet Matiz 1.91%
- 19 Subaru Legacy 1.88%
- 20 Volkswagen Lupo 1.84%
- 21 Vauxhall Astra Sri VX Line Nav Turbo 1.82%
- 22 Jaguar S Type 1.72%
- 23 Alfa Romeo 156 1.71%
- 24 Fiat Punto Evo 1.66%
- 25 Jaguar X Type 1.63%
- 26 Lexus Sc430 1.60%
- 27 Lexus Rx350 1.57%
- 28 Alfa Romeo Brera 1.56%
- 29 Vauxhall Meriva 1.55%
- 30 Lexus Gs300 1.46%
Top 30 by rate. 353 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction fail an MOT?
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction. Most commonly flagged on the Daewoo Matiz. 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 engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction?
- 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.
Vauxhall Zafira
6 Jan 2020
Report of engine problem with 2015 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.4 1.4T 140 Auto SE, owned from new. Just before service due in 2019 it indicated oil change needed. Owner took it to independent for service and oil change, no problems until New Year’s Eve driving…
Vauxhall Astra Sri VX Line Nav Turbo
2 Oct 2019
Report of 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi 136 going in for emissions update and on the way home the low level oil warning message came up on the small info screen. Driver stopped the car and dipped the engine oil, it was full. The message still comes up approx …
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