MOT failure · RFR #31515
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Total
4,753
Models
17
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 Ldv Convoy 3.44%
- 02 Ford Freda 3.44%
- 03 Nissan D22 3.10%
- 04 Nissan Pickup 2.76%
- 05 Mazda Bongo 2.21%
- 06 Nissan Terrano 2.20%
- 07 Nissan Pathfinder 2.11%
- 08 Isuzu Rodeo 2.09%
- 09 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 1.94%
- 10 Volvo Unclassified 1.84%
- 11 Suzuki Carry 1.82%
- 12 Mitsubishi Pajero 1.56%
- 13 Toyota HI Ace 1.36%
- 14 Land Rover 88 1.36%
- 15 Land Rover Defender 1.21%
- 16 Fiat Motorhome 1.17%
- 17 Nissan 200 SX 0.62%
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 vehicle structure corroded to the extent… fail an MOT?
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. Most commonly flagged on the Ldv Convoy. 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 vehicle structure corroded to the extent…?
- 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.
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