MOT failure · RFR #32019
A shock absorber bush excessively worn
Total
39,845
Models
35
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.
- 01 Nissan Cabstar 7.83%
- 02 Chrysler Ypsilon 7.23%
- 03 Peugeot Bipper 6.40%
- 04 Citroen Nemo 5.92%
- 05 Fiat Fiorino 5.57%
- 06 Isuzu D Max Eiger D/c Intercooler TD 5.43%
- 07 Fiat Qubo 5.38%
- 08 Isuzu D Max 5.07%
- 09 Isuzu TF 4.66%
- 10 Fiat 500 C 4.22%
- 11 Land Rover Defender 3.69%
- 12 Fiat 500c 3.65%
- 13 Abarth 500 3.64%
- 14 Fiat 500 3.63%
- 15 Fiat Idea 3.42%
- 16 Fiat Panda 3.33%
- 17 Isuzu Rodeo 3.24%
- 18 Toyota Dyna 3.23%
- 19 Chevrolet Matiz 3.08%
- 20 Isuzu D Max Yukon D/c Intercooler TD 3.01%
- 21 Isuzu D Max Utah D/c Intercooler TD 2.88%
- 22 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 2.74%
- 23 Ford KA 2.64%
- 24 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 2.61%
- 25 Land Rover 110 2.55%
- 26 Mazda B Series 2.54%
- 27 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 2.16%
- 28 Abarth 595 1.93%
- 29 London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto 1.76%
- 30 Land Rover 88 1.72%
Top 30 by rate. 5 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.
Open estimator
Frequently asked.
- Why does a shock absorber bush excessively worn fail an MOT?
- A shock absorber bush excessively worn. Most commonly flagged on the Nissan Cabstar. 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 shock absorber bush excessively worn?
- 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.