MOT cost .

MOT failure · RFR #30842

Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose

Total

46,155

Models

162

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 Iveco Daily 35s12 Lwb 8.07%
  2. 02 Iveco Daily 35s12 Mwb 7.37%
  3. 03 Iveco Daily 35c12 Mwb 6.19%
  4. 04 Isuzu Trucks Nkr 77 Turbo Electric DI 5.67%
  5. 05 Iveco Daily 35s11 Mwb 5.59%
  6. 06 Mitsubishi Canter 5.06%
  7. 07 Nissan Cabstar 4.21%
  8. 08 Ldv Maxus 4.05%
  9. 09 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3.82%
  10. 10 Ldv Convoy 3.60%
  11. 11 Lexus Rx300 3.58%
  12. 12 Toyota Dyna 3.57%
  13. 13 Citroen Relay 3.43%
  14. 14 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s 3.07%
  15. 15 Iveco Daily 3.04%
  16. 16 Lexus Rx400 H SE Cvt 2.97%
  17. 17 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue 2.97%
  18. 18 Nissan Nv300 2.72%
  19. 19 Ford Transit 2.69%
  20. 20 Fiat Doblo Cargo 2.65%
  21. 21 Fiat Scudo 2.59%
  22. 22 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet II 2.48%
  23. 23 Citroen Relay 35 L3h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s 2.42%
  24. 24 Honda Legend 2.27%
  25. 25 Renault Trafic Business Energy Dci 2.18%
  26. 26 Lexus Rx400h 2.17%
  27. 27 Volkswagen Crafter 2.08%
  28. 28 Ford Transit 290 Trend Ecoblue 2.07%
  29. 29 Nissan Nv400 2.05%
  30. 30 Ford Transit 350 Limited Ecoblue 2.03%

Top 30 by rate. 132 more models also logged this defect.

Typical UK garage cost

£8–£60

for mirror glass / housing. Range covers regional rate spread + part-quality variance. Open the estimator →

Pre-empt this fail · Amazon UK

Replacement wing mirror glass

A cracked mirror glass on the offside is a fail; nearside is an advisory. £8 of self-adhesive replacement glass clears it.

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Frequently asked.

Why does obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged… fail an MOT?
Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose. Most commonly flagged on the Iveco Daily 35s12 Lwb. 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 obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged…?
Typical UK garage cost for mirror glass / housing is £8–£60. The range reflects regional labour rate differences and part-quality choices. Main dealer rates are usually 30–50% higher.
Can I fix obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged… myself?
Many owners handle this with basic tools. The parts or products listed above are commonly used for this repair. Check your vehicle handbook and confirm the fix clears the defect before booking a retest.