MOT failure · RFR #31523
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced
Total
40,854
Models
74
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 Ford Freda 9.32%
- 02 Mazda Mpv 8.01%
- 03 Ldv Convoy 6.27%
- 04 Mazda Bongo 5.44%
- 05 Citroen C15 5.13%
- 06 Mazda Unclassified 4.88%
- 07 Mazda E Series 4.57%
- 08 Ldv Maxus 3.99%
- 09 Talbot Express 3.70%
- 10 Mazda Bongo Friendee 3.45%
- 11 Alfa Romeo GT 3.36%
- 12 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 3.27%
- 13 Toyota Hiace 3.15%
- 14 Mazda 323 3.03%
- 15 Mitsubishi Unclassified 2.91%
- 16 Toyota HI Ace 2.91%
- 17 Suzuki Carry 2.78%
- 18 Mazda B Series 2.72%
- 19 Daewoo Matiz 2.72%
- 20 Honda Stream 2.72%
- 21 Citroen C8 2.68%
- 22 Rover Metro 2.64%
- 23 Citroen Xsara 2.63%
- 24 Nissan Sunny 2.54%
- 25 Daihatsu Terios 2.46%
- 26 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.45%
- 27 Fiat Scudo 2.44%
- 28 Nissan Figaro 2.42%
- 29 Mazda Eunos 2.41%
- 30 Skoda Felicia 2.36%
Top 30 by rate. 44 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 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 Ford Freda. 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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