Dvsa Dvsa
From 2,843 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 15 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.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 3 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 97.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dvsas tested had between 88,353 and 150,088 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 115,931 median miles, the Dvsa has 0.003 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Dvsa Dvsa MOT pass rate?
The Dvsa Dvsa has a 97.1% MOT pass rate based on 2,843 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dvsa Dvsa?
The most common MOT failure on the Dvsa Dvsa is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Dvsa Dvsa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dvsa Dvsa is 115,931 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 88,353 and 150,088 miles.
Buying a used Dvsa?
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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