Unclassified Unclassified
From 244 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, emissions test unable to be completed, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 9 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| audible warning not working | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 13.6% of Unclassified 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 £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 80% | emissions test unable to be completed, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 2,870 and 25,519 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,949 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.202 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Unclassified Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Unclassified Unclassified has a 79.9% MOT pass rate based on 244 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Unclassified Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Unclassified Unclassified is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include emissions test unable to be completed.
What is the typical mileage of a Unclassified Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Unclassified Unclassified is 9,949 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,870 and 25,519 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.
With a 79.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £70 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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