Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car
From 400 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 17 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 14 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| audible warning inoperative | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.1% of Taxi/Hire Car failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 69.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1996 | 69.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taxi/Hire Cars tested had between 27,770 and 370,681 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 263,692 median miles, the Taxi/Hire Car has 0.01 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car MOT pass rate?
The Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car has a 72.5% MOT pass rate based on 400 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car?
The most common MOT failure on the Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Carbodies Taxi/Hire Car is 263,692 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,770 and 370,681 miles.
Buying a used Taxi/Hire Car?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £77 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.