Husqvarna common problems and MOT failures
From 5,965 MOT tests in 2024, 14.2% of Husqvarna vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Husqvarna MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 81 |
| 2 | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 73 |
| 3 | wheel bearing with excessive play | 62 |
| 4 | audible warning not working | 55 |
| 5 | shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 45 |
| 6 | headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 34 |
| 7 | rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 32 |
| 8 | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 31 |
| 9 | transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 26 |
| 10 | tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 25 |
What this means if you're buying a Husqvarna
The single most common MOT failure for Husqvarna is reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, accounting for 17% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Husqvarna vehicles. If you're viewing a used Husqvarna, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Husqvarna models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Te | 256 | 82.4% |
| Fe | 375 | 85.1% |
| Unclassified | 340 | 86.2% |
| Svartpilen 125 2021 | 203 | 88.2% |
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