MOT failure · RFR #32130
Headlamp aim unable to be tested
Total
909
Models
25
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 Driver Bluehdi 1.06%
- 02 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive TD 0.83%
- 03 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic TD 0.78%
- 04 MG 5 Excite 0.74%
- 05 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive TD S/s 0.71%
- 06 MG ZS Excite EV 0.65%
- 07 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Dynamic S/s 0.58%
- 08 Toyota Proace City Icon 0.56%
- 09 Peugeot Partner Professional Prem Bhdi 0.53%
- 10 MG ZS 0.52%
- 11 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s 0.51%
- 12 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4x2 0.46%
- 13 MG 5 Exclusive 0.35%
- 14 Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech SS A 0.34%
- 15 MG ZS Exclusive EV 0.30%
- 16 Peugeot Rifter 0.30%
- 17 Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem Puretech S/s 0.25%
- 18 BMW 218i SE 0.22%
- 19 Toyota C HR 0.21%
- 20 Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic Phev Cvt 0.19%
- 21 Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A 0.14%
- 22 Rolls Royce Phantom 0.13%
- 23 Ferrari California 0.13%
- 24 Volkswagen T Roc SE Tsi Evo S A 0.12%
- 25 Ferrari 488 0.04%
Typical UK garage cost
£10–£80
for headlamp aim / lens restoration. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does headlamp aim unable to be tested fail an MOT?
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested. Most commonly flagged on the Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver Bluehdi. 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 headlamp aim unable to be tested?
- Typical UK garage cost for headlamp aim / lens restoration is £10–£80. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix headlamp aim unable to be tested myself?
- Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.
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