Cars with the worst UK MOT lighting failure rate

01

Reliant Robin

1,605 tests · 52,600 avg mi · 68.3% pass

31.2%

Lighting faults appear in 31.2% of Robin tests — this fleet averages 53k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a lamp out and headlamp aim out of spec. A 68.3% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

02

Peugeot 307

60,060 tests · 104,461 avg mi · 61.0% pass

29.3%

Lighting faults appear in 29.3% of 307 tests — this fleet averages 104k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 61.0% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

03

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

8,474 tests · 107,327 avg mi · 61.5% pass

28.6%

Lighting faults appear in 28.6% of Grand C4 Picasso tests — this fleet averages 107k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 61.5% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

04

Ford Focus C Max

28,422 tests · 111,177 avg mi · 62.6% pass

28.2%

Lighting faults appear in 28.2% of Focus C Max tests — this fleet averages 111k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 62.6% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

05

Daewoo Matiz

1,838 tests · 57,123 avg mi · 57.6% pass

28.1%

Lighting faults appear in 28.1% of Matiz tests — this fleet averages 57k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 57.6% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

06

Chrysler Voyager

1,735 tests · 116,130 avg mi · 60.2% pass

27.9%

Lighting faults appear in 27.9% of Voyager tests — this fleet averages 116k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 60.2% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

07

Mitsubishi Grandis

2,396 tests · 126,371 avg mi · 60.0% pass

27.5%

Lighting faults appear in 27.5% of Grandis tests — this fleet averages 126k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 60.0% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

08

Citroen C15

3,039 tests · 97,308 avg mi · 60.2% pass

25.9%

Lighting faults appear in 25.9% of C15 tests — this fleet averages 97k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are headlamp aim out of spec and Lamp not securely attached. A 60.2% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

09

Isuzu TF

2,846 tests · 113,962 avg mi · 65.8% pass

25.5%

Lighting faults appear in 25.5% of TF tests — this fleet averages 114k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and headlamp aim out of spec. A 65.8% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

10

Toyota Previa

9,172 tests · 138,064 avg mi · 64.4% pass

25.5%

Lighting faults appear in 25.5% of Previa tests — this fleet averages 138k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 64.4% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

11

Chevrolet Lacetti

4,042 tests · 77,496 avg mi · 59.7% pass

24.2%

Lighting faults appear in 24.2% of Lacetti tests — this fleet averages 77k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 59.7% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

12

Renault Modus

23,193 tests · 78,620 avg mi · 63.3% pass

24.2%

Lighting faults appear in 24.2% of Modus tests — this fleet averages 79k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 63.3% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

13

Kia Cerato

1,470 tests · 88,409 avg mi · 60.7% pass

23.8%

Lighting faults appear in 23.8% of Cerato tests — this fleet averages 88k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 60.7% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

14

Peugeot 207

264,755 tests · 88,015 avg mi · 62.7% pass

23.8%

Lighting faults appear in 23.8% of 207 tests — this fleet averages 88k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. Owner-flagged: Report that screen wash reservoir can crack if plain water in it…

15

Honda Stream

1,472 tests · 111,441 avg mi · 64.4% pass

23.6%

Lighting faults appear in 23.6% of Stream tests — this fleet averages 111k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 64.4% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

16

Nissan Nv200

46,585 tests · 96,508 avg mi · 67.2% pass

23.6%

Lighting faults appear in 23.6% of Nv200 tests — this fleet averages 97k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 67.2% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

17

Honda FR V

13,692 tests · 128,245 avg mi · 63.8% pass

23.5%

Lighting faults appear in 23.5% of FR V tests — this fleet averages 128k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 63.8% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

18

Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin

2,505 tests · 84,855 avg mi · 62.2% pass

23.4%

Lighting faults appear in 23.4% of Shogun Pinin tests — this fleet averages 85k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. Owner-flagged: Land Rover Discovery runs rings around it on the road for refinement…

19

Chevrolet Kalos

4,779 tests · 68,190 avg mi · 59.5% pass

23.0%

Lighting faults appear in 23.0% of Kalos tests — this fleet averages 68k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 59.5% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

20

Hyundai Iload

3,776 tests · 112,083 avg mi · 67.6% pass

22.6%

Lighting faults appear in 22.6% of Iload tests — this fleet averages 112k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 67.6% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

21

Suzuki Liana

2,313 tests · 87,716 avg mi · 61.8% pass

22.5%

Lighting faults appear in 22.5% of Liana tests — this fleet averages 88k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 61.8% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

22

Mitsubishi Space Star

2,861 tests · 90,006 avg mi · 57.0% pass

22.4%

Lighting faults appear in 22.4% of Space Star tests — this fleet averages 90k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 57.0% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

23

Mazda BT 50

1,475 tests · 116,014 avg mi · 69.0% pass

22.1%

Lighting faults appear in 22.1% of BT 50 tests — this fleet averages 116k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a lamp out. A 69.0% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

24

Ford Freda

1,716 tests · 142,691 avg mi · 62.2% pass

22.1%

Lighting faults appear in 22.1% of Freda tests — this fleet averages 143k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. A 62.2% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

25

Vauxhall Antara

41,784 tests · 87,212 avg mi · 66.7% pass

21.7%

Lighting faults appear in 21.7% of Antara tests — this fleet averages 87k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 66.7% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

26

Mazda CX 7

2,702 tests · 103,644 avg mi · 68.7% pass

21.4%

Lighting faults appear in 21.4% of CX 7 tests — this fleet averages 104k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 68.7% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

27

Fiat Grand Punto

6,415 tests · 89,447 avg mi · 65.0% pass

21.2%

Lighting faults appear in 21.2% of Grand Punto tests — this fleet averages 89k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 65.0% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

28

Talbot Express

13,120 tests · 82,523 avg mi · 62.1% pass

20.8%

Lighting faults appear in 20.8% of Express tests — this fleet averages 83k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are headlamp aim out of spec and a lamp out. A 62.1% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

29

Nissan Primera

6,913 tests · 95,915 avg mi · 65.1% pass

20.7%

Lighting faults appear in 20.7% of Primera tests — this fleet averages 96k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 65.1% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.

30

Citroen Xsara

52,137 tests · 105,564 avg mi · 61.5% pass

20.7%

Lighting faults appear in 20.7% of Xsara tests — this fleet averages 106k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 61.5% first-time pass rate tells you this model isn't a disaster overall — lighting faults are nearly always cheap to fix before the test if you check bulbs and aim beforehand.