MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #32041

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

Total

673,667

Models

683

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.

  1. 01 Dodge Nitro 8.46%
  2. 02 Dodge Caliber 7.81%
  3. 03 Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb 7.67%
  4. 04 Chrysler Jeep Patriot 7.56%
  5. 05 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 7.54%
  6. 06 Jeep Patriot Sport Crd 7.51%
  7. 07 Nissan Tiida 7.16%
  8. 08 Iveco Daily 35c12 Mwb 7.11%
  9. 09 Iveco Daily 35c15 Mwb 7.01%
  10. 10 Nissan Nv200 6.89%
  11. 11 Chevrolet Lacetti 6.88%
  12. 12 Mitsubishi Canter 6.85%
  13. 13 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 6.80%
  14. 14 Ford Cougar 6.79%
  15. 15 Mercedes Benz 308 D 6.78%
  16. 16 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 6.78%
  17. 17 Peugeot 807 6.75%
  18. 18 Talbot Express 1300 D 6.74%
  19. 19 Dodge Journey 6.65%
  20. 20 Citroen C8 6.61%
  21. 21 Peugeot 307 6.50%
  22. 22 Vauxhall Antara 6.36%
  23. 23 Mitsubishi Grandis 6.26%
  24. 24 Talbot Express 1300 P 6.14%
  25. 25 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 6.12%
  26. 26 Jeep Patriot Limited Crd 5.96%
  27. 27 Honda FR V 5.92%
  28. 28 Mazda CX 7 5.88%
  29. 29 Renault Modus 5.78%
  30. 30 Nissan Primastar 5.68%

Top 30 by rate. 653 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.

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Frequently asked.

Why does a lamp missing, inoperative or in… fail an MOT?
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Dodge Nitro. The DVSA's 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 a lamp missing, inoperative or in…?
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.