Sunlight Unclassified
From 287 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 4 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.
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.4% of failures are serious: 42.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.5% 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 £80.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 18,134 and 33,393 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,644 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Sunlight Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Sunlight Unclassified has a 89.9% MOT pass rate based on 287 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Sunlight Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Sunlight Unclassified is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Sunlight Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Sunlight Unclassified is 24,644 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,134 and 33,393 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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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