Infiniti common problems and MOT failures
From 16,685 MOT tests in 2024, 12.5% of Infiniti vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Infiniti MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 340 |
| 2 | suspension pin, bush or joint worn | 302 |
| 3 | brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 242 |
| 4 | tyre seriously damaged | 226 |
| 5 | spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 151 |
| 6 | tyre cords visible or damaged | 150 |
| 7 | suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 129 |
| 8 | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 126 |
| 9 | headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 120 |
| 10 | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 102 |
What this means if you're buying a Infiniti
The single most common MOT failure for Infiniti is tyre tread depth outside legal limits, accounting for 18% of all failure items. A set of new tyres typically costs £200–£500 depending on size.
These figures are from real MOT inspections — they show what testers actually find wrong with Infiniti vehicles. If you're viewing a used Infiniti, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Buying a specific Infiniti? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.
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