Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Ariel Hunt, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

7.7%fail rate

Ariel Hunt MOT failure rate

What a Ariel Hunt fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Steering25.0% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Suspension25.0% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Ariel Atom MOT failures9.6% failure rateAriel Arrow MOT failures5.8% failure rateAriel Red MOT failures7.6% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Ariel Hunt?

It fails 7.7% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 52 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is steering, at 25.0% of this model's failures.