MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #32127

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

Total

10,014

Models

43

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 Suzuki Jimny 6.45%
  2. 02 Daihatsu Fourtrak 6.26%
  3. 03 Mitsubishi Pajero 5.98%
  4. 04 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb 5.35%
  5. 05 Nissan Patrol 5.25%
  6. 06 Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin 4.95%
  7. 07 Nissan Terrano 4.88%
  8. 08 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 4.74%
  9. 09 Ford Maverick 4.56%
  10. 10 Nissan Vanette 4.12%
  11. 11 Isuzu Trooper 4.10%
  12. 12 Nissan Pickup 3.93%
  13. 13 Citroen ZX 3.90%
  14. 14 London Taxis Int TX II 3.84%
  15. 15 Mazda Mpv 3.79%
  16. 16 Vauxhall Frontera 3.62%
  17. 17 Mazda B Series 3.53%
  18. 18 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.30%
  19. 19 Mercedes Benz 208 D 3.27%
  20. 20 Mazda BT 50 3.23%
  21. 21 Toyota Landcruiser Estate 3.22%
  22. 22 Ldv Convoy 3.21%
  23. 23 Suzuki Carry 2.93%
  24. 24 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab 2.92%
  25. 25 Mazda Bongo 2.89%
  26. 26 Ford Freda 2.82%
  27. 27 Jaguar Sovereign 2.78%
  28. 28 Mitsubishi Unclassified 2.57%
  29. 29 Daihatsu Terios 2.56%
  30. 30 Ford Cougar 2.55%

Top 30 by rate. 13 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 body, cab or chassis excessively corroded… fail an MOT?
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. Most commonly flagged on the Suzuki Jimny. 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 body, cab or chassis excessively corroded…?
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.