MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #31793

Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended

Total

1,044

Models

116

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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  1. 01 Renault Grand Modus 1.80%
  2. 02 BMW 320i Sport Auto 0.62%
  3. 03 Peugeot 5008 Allure Puretech S/s 0.54%
  4. 04 Mercedes Benz Gla 250 Exclusive Edition E A 0.50%
  5. 05 Volkswagen T Roc SE Tsi Evo S A 0.44%
  6. 06 Audi A1 Technik 30 Tfsi 0.40%
  7. 07 Mercedes Benz Gla 200 Sport Auto 0.39%
  8. 08 SEAT Arona FR Ecotsi S A 0.39%
  9. 09 Peugeot 5008 GT Puretech S/s Auto 0.39%
  10. 10 Mercedes Benz Gla 200 Amg Line Executive A 0.37%
  11. 11 SEAT Arona FR Sport Ecotsi S A 0.35%
  12. 12 SEAT Ateca SE Technology Tsi Evo SA 0.34%
  13. 13 Nissan Qashqai N Connecta Dig T Mhev 0.32%
  14. 14 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Nav Premium EV 0.32%
  15. 15 Peugeot 3008 Allure Premium Bluehdi SS 0.31%
  16. 16 Volkswagen T Roc Black Edition Tsi 0.31%
  17. 17 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Turbo 0.31%
  18. 18 Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev 0.30%
  19. 19 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo 0.29%
  20. 20 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss ED Nav T D 0.29%
  21. 21 Vauxhall Grandland X SE Turbo 0.29%
  22. 22 SEAT Ateca FR Sport Tsi Evo S A 0.29%
  23. 23 Audi A1 Sport 25 Tfsi S A 0.28%
  24. 24 Volkswagen Transporter T32 Highline Tdi 0.28%
  25. 25 Ford Transit 460 Trend Ecoblue 0.28%
  26. 26 Volkswagen Polo United Tsi 0.26%
  27. 27 Vauxhall Grandland 0.25%
  28. 28 BMW 330e M Sport Auto 0.24%
  29. 29 BMW X5 Xdrive30d M Sport Mhev Auto 0.24%
  30. 30 SEAT Ateca SE Technology Tsi Evo 0.24%

Top 30 by rate. 86 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£60–£180

for seat-belt replacement. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. This one needs a lift and a torque wrench — book a garage rather than self-fitting. Open the estimator →

Frequently asked.

Why does seat belt buckle missing, damaged or… fail an MOT?
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended. Most commonly flagged on the Renault Grand Modus. 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 seat belt buckle missing, damaged or…?
Typical UK garage cost for seat-belt replacement is £60–£180. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix seat belt buckle missing, damaged or… myself?
This repair typically needs workshop equipment — a lift and specialist tools. Most owners book a garage rather than attempt it at home.

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