Cars with the worst UK MOT suspension failure rate

01

Jaguar S Type

16,824 tests · 94,369 avg mi · 69.2% pass

39.7%

Suspension faults account for 39.7% of the S Type's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 94k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and a missing suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 69.2% and a 4.2% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 33.7% of the Space Star's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 88k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 59.9% and a 5.2% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 33.6% of the Patriot's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 102k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are worn suspension bushes and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 60.6% and a 5.6% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

04

Dodge Caliber

1,588 tests · 93,965 avg mi · 58.4% pass

29.4%

Suspension faults account for 29.4% of the Caliber's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 94k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are worn suspension bushes and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 58.4% and a 6.9% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

05

Rover 75

12,279 tests · 106,122 avg mi · 66.1% pass

28.7%

Suspension faults account for 28.7% of the 75's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 106k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 66.1% and a 3.8% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 28.2% of the Freda's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 141k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 63.8% and a 3.9% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 26.7% of the 323's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 84k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 65.3% and a 4.8% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

08

Citroen C Crosser

2,721 tests · 122,815 avg mi · 65.9% pass

25.9%

Suspension faults account for 25.9% of the C Crosser's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 123k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 65.9% and a 5.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 25.0% of the 4007's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 121k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 64.8% and a 4.9% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

10

Daihatsu Charade

1,861 tests · 62,352 avg mi · 65.3% pass

24.6%

Suspension faults account for 24.6% of the Charade's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 62k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 65.3% and a 5.4% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 24.5% of the Shogun Pinin's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 83k miles. The primary suspension fault on record is The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. A first-time pass rate of 62.7% and a 5.6% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

12

Nissan Cabstar

14,369 tests · 88,358 avg mi · 61.4% pass

24.2%

Suspension faults account for 24.2% of the Cabstar's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 88k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a worn shock-absorber bush and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 61.4% and a 4.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

13

Mazda Bongo

12,934 tests · 133,382 avg mi · 64.1% pass

24.0%

Suspension faults account for 24.0% of the Bongo's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 133k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 64.1% and a 4.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

14

Chevrolet Trax

1,921 tests · 75,605 avg mi · 74.1% pass

23.7%

Suspension faults account for 23.7% of the Trax's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 76k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and a missing suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 74.1% and a 4.2% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 23.5% of the 807's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 119k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a broken or weak spring. A first-time pass rate of 59.3% and a 6.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

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Mercedes Benz Clc

12,386 tests · 97,062 avg mi · 65.8% pass

23.4%

Suspension faults account for 23.4% of the Clc's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 97k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are worn suspension bushes and a broken or weak spring. A first-time pass rate of 65.8% and a 4.5% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 23.4% of the Unclassified's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 124k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 65.5% and a 3.7% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 22.9% of the E Series's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 119k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 67.5% and a 5.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

19

Honda FR V

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

22.7%

Suspension faults account for 22.7% of the FR V's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 124k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. A first-time pass rate of 65.3% and a 6.9% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 22.6% of the Cerato's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 86k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a missing suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 62.3% and a 4.7% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

21

Chevrolet Kalos

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

22.4%

Suspension faults account for 22.4% of the Kalos's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 67k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 60.9% and a 5.6% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 22.2% of the Puma's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 78k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 67.6% and a 3.0% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 22.1% of the Carisma's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 105k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. A first-time pass rate of 63.5% and a 4.0% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

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Citroen C8

1,815 tests · 115,620 avg mi · 59.8% pass

22.1%

Suspension faults account for 22.1% of the C8's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 116k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a broken or weak spring. A first-time pass rate of 59.8% and a 5.5% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

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Daihatsu Terios

5,887 tests · 88,658 avg mi · 67.1% pass

22.0%

Suspension faults account for 22.0% of the Terios's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 89k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and a torn suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 67.1% and a 4.7% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 21.0% of the Sedici's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 97k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a broken or weak spring and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 63.6% and a 6.3% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 20.8% of the Shogun Sport's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 118k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are worn suspension bushes and The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. A first-time pass rate of 65.0% and a 5.1% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

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Alfa Romeo GT

2,682 tests · 101,478 avg mi · 63.4% pass

20.5%

Suspension faults account for 20.5% of the GT's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 101k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 63.4% and a 3.9% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 20.5% of the Carry's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 86k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and worn suspension bushes. A first-time pass rate of 64.8% and a 5.8% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.

Suspension faults account for 20.4% of the Baleno's MOT tests, across a fleet averaging 40k miles. The most common recorded suspension failures are a torn suspension dust cover and a missing suspension dust cover. A first-time pass rate of 80.3% and a 3.6% pass-after-rectification rate together suggest suspension faults here are often caught and sorted rather than terminal.