DVSA MOT Pass Rate
DVSA passes its MOT 98.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%. This is based on 3,020 MOT tests across 1 DVSA models with enough test volume to report on.
Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| DVSA | 99.1% | 3,012 |
Top failure reasons across DVSA
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.0% | Too high |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 17.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 12.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 9.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 9.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 6.8% | Significantly below minimum mark |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% | Unable to be completed |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |