Cars with the worst UK MOT lighting failure rate

Lighting faults appear in 35.8% of Grandis tests — this fleet averages 123k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 62.8% 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.

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Ford Focus C Max

25,159 tests · 108,789 avg mi · 63.5% pass

35.4%

Lighting faults appear in 35.4% of Focus C Max tests — this fleet averages 109k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 63.5% 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.

03

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

7,256 tests · 102,392 avg mi · 62.0% pass

34.5%

Lighting faults appear in 34.5% of Grand C4 Picasso tests — this fleet averages 102k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 62.0% 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.

04

Peugeot 307

53,568 tests · 103,116 avg mi · 61.4% pass

33.6%

Lighting faults appear in 33.6% of 307 tests — this fleet averages 103k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 61.4% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 32.1% of Previa tests — this fleet averages 140k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 64.6% 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.

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Citroen C15

1,524 tests · 96,163 avg mi · 60.6% pass

31.4%

Lighting faults appear in 31.4% of C15 tests — this fleet averages 96k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are Lamp not securely attached and A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. A 60.6% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 31.1% of Stream tests — this fleet averages 114k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 63.0% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 30.1% of TF tests — this fleet averages 109k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 65.3% 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.

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Chevrolet Lacetti

3,721 tests · 75,789 avg mi · 60.4% pass

30.0%

Lighting faults appear in 30.0% of Lacetti tests — this fleet averages 76k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 60.4% 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.

10

Daihatsu Hijet

1,176 tests · 64,196 avg mi · 64.1% pass

29.1%

Lighting faults appear in 29.1% of Hijet tests — this fleet averages 64k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 64.1% 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.

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Peugeot 207

215,706 tests · 84,990 avg mi · 63.2% pass

28.9%

Lighting faults appear in 28.9% of 207 tests — this fleet averages 85k 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…

Lighting faults appear in 28.3% of Space Star tests — this fleet averages 88k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 59.9% 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.

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Nissan Nv200

34,515 tests · 90,794 avg mi · 67.0% pass

27.8%

Lighting faults appear in 27.8% of Nv200 tests — this fleet averages 91k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 67.0% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 27.8% of Rodeo tests — this fleet averages 124k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 64.5% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 27.3% of Shogun Pinin tests — this fleet averages 83k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a lamp out. A 62.7% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 26.9% of Nv400 tests — this fleet averages 109k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 69.1% 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.

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Daewoo Matiz

1,693 tests · 55,118 avg mi · 59.5% pass

26.9%

Lighting faults appear in 26.9% of Matiz tests — this fleet averages 55k 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.

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Chrysler Voyager

1,630 tests · 114,377 avg mi · 63.9% pass

26.8%

Lighting faults appear in 26.8% of Voyager tests — this fleet averages 114k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 63.9% 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.

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Chevrolet Kalos

4,426 tests · 66,724 avg mi · 60.9% pass

26.6%

Lighting faults appear in 26.6% of Kalos tests — this fleet averages 67k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and headlamp aim out of spec. A 60.9% 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.

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Honda FR V

10,874 tests · 124,469 avg mi · 65.3% pass

26.5%

Lighting faults appear in 26.5% of FR V tests — this fleet averages 124k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 65.3% 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.

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Honda Accord

38,512 tests · 124,654 avg mi · 68.4% pass

26.0%

Lighting faults appear in 26.0% of Accord tests — this fleet averages 125k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 68.4% 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.

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Vauxhall Antara

29,543 tests · 82,017 avg mi · 66.8% pass

25.8%

Lighting faults appear in 25.8% of Antara tests — this fleet averages 82k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 66.8% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 25.7% of Venom tests — this fleet averages 8k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a missing rear reflector and a stop-lamp out. A 65.3% 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.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser

3,322 tests · 89,021 avg mi · 65.3% pass

25.6%

Lighting faults appear in 25.6% of PT Cruiser tests — this fleet averages 89k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are headlamp aim out of spec and a defective headlamp lens. A 65.3% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 25.4% of D22 tests — this fleet averages 121k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. 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.

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Renault Modus

19,443 tests · 76,371 avg mi · 63.6% pass

25.3%

Lighting faults appear in 25.3% of Modus tests — this fleet averages 76k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 63.6% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 25.1% of Accent tests — this fleet averages 75k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a defective headlamp lens. A 65.7% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 24.8% of Matrix tests — this fleet averages 79k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a defective headlamp lens and a number-plate lamp out. A 64.7% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 24.8% of Iload tests — this fleet averages 109k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 66.6% 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.

Lighting faults appear in 24.7% of 807 tests — this fleet averages 119k miles at the time of test. The most frequent lighting failures are a number-plate lamp out and a lamp out. A 59.3% 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.