Chausson Welcome
From 425 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, caused 6 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.
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.9% of failures are serious: 31.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Chausson Welcome on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 6 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 6. At this rate, roughly 69.5 years until none remain. Now at 88.5% of its peak (314 in 2020 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 262 | 16 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 267 | 14 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 252 | 29 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 250 | 34 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 267 | 15 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2024 Q2 | 276 | 9 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 265 | 19 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2023 Q4 | 259 | 34 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 90.6% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2015 | 90.3% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Welcomes tested had between 14,322 and 26,911 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,459 median miles, the Welcome has 0.065 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chausson models
Common questions
What is the Chausson Welcome MOT pass rate?
The Chausson Welcome has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 425 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chausson Welcome?
The most common MOT failure on the Chausson Welcome is an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include service brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Chausson Welcomes are on UK roads?
There are 262 Chausson Welcomes currently licensed on UK roads, with 16 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chausson Welcome at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chausson Welcome is 19,459 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,322 and 26,911 miles.
Buying a used Welcome?
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.
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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.