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

Updated 05 September 2026.

13.2%fail rate

Avion Black MOT failure rate

What a Avion Black fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Lamps & electrical57.1% of failures

Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.

Brakes28.6% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Registration plate28.6% of failures

A missing, damaged, dirty or incorrectly-spaced number plate, or one using the wrong font, will fail. A replacement plate is inexpensive.

Other14.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Steering14.3% 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.

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.

For the lamps & electrical failure: Avion Black headlight and indicator bulbsShop Avion Black headlight and indicator bulbs on Amazonaffiliate Find Avion Black headlight and indicator bulbs on eBayaffiliate

For the brakes failure: Avion Black brake pads and discsShop Avion Black brake pads and discs on Amazonaffiliate Find Avion Black brake pads and discs on eBayaffiliate

For the registration plate failure: Avion Black number plateShop Avion Black number plate on Amazonaffiliate Find Avion Black number plate on eBayaffiliate

For the steering failure: Avion Black steering track rod endsShop Avion Black steering track rod ends on Amazonaffiliate Find Avion Black steering track rod ends on eBayaffiliate

Other models

Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate Ford Focus MOT failures26.1% failure rate Vauxhall Corsa MOT failures29.9% failure rate Vauxhall Astra MOT failures28.0% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Avion Black?

It fails 13.2% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 53 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is lamps & electrical, at 57.1% of this model's failures.