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Xv535: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 1,611 MOT tests, the Xv535 returns 85.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a missing rear reflector. A non-functioning shock absorber and headlamp aim out of spec round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 19,605, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear
22 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 02
A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
20 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 03
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
15 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 04
Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted
14 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 05
Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play
13 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 06
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
10 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 07
Audible warning not working
10 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar
9 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 09
Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
9 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 10
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
9 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£220–£550
If every one of this Xv535's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Xv535?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Xv535 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.