MOT failure · RFR #30202
Number plate inscription missing or illegible
Total
98
Models
24
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 Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi 0.38%
- 02 Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T Gdi Hev A 0.35%
- 03 Volkswagen T Roc SE Tsi Evo S A 0.31%
- 04 Tesla Model S Long Range Awd 0.31%
- 05 Land Rover Defender Hard Top SE D Mhev A 0.28%
- 06 Porsche Taycan 4x2 0.23%
- 07 Ford Kuga ST Line Edition 0.20%
- 08 MG HS Exclusive S A 0.18%
- 09 Toyota Rav4 Dynamic Phev Auto 0.16%
- 10 Audi E Tron Sport 50 Quattro 0.15%
- 11 Audi Q7 S Line 45 Tdi Mhev Quat A 0.15%
- 12 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto 0.14%
- 13 Fiat 500 Pop Mhev 0.14%
- 14 BMW X2 Sdrive20i Sport Auto 0.13%
- 15 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt 0.13%
- 16 Volvo Xc90 Momentum B5 Mhev Awd Auto 0.13%
- 17 Volkswagen T Roc R Tsi 4motion S A 0.12%
- 18 Volkswagen Golf Clubsport Gti Tsi S A 0.12%
- 19 Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev 0.11%
- 20 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line ED Prem D A 0.11%
- 21 Rolls Royce Dawn 0.10%
- 22 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A 0.08%
- 23 Ford Kuga ST LN X First ED Phev Cvt 0.07%
- 24 Porsche 911 Turbo S S A 0.05%
Typical UK garage cost
£15–£35
for MOT-spec plate set. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →
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Frequently asked.
- Why does number plate inscription missing or illegible fail an MOT?
- Number plate inscription missing or illegible. Most commonly flagged on the Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi. 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 number plate inscription missing or illegible?
- Typical UK garage cost for MOT-spec plate set is £15–£35. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
- Can I fix number plate inscription missing or illegible 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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