Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Bessacarr E560, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

14.8%fail rate

Bessacarr E560 MOT failure rate

What a Bessacarr E560 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Visibility/wipers25.0% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

Brakes12.5% 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.

Exhaust & emissions12.5% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

Tyres12.5% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

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

Bessacarr E425 MOT failures30.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rateFord Focus MOT failures26.1% failure rateVauxhall Corsa MOT failures29.9% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Bessacarr E560?

It fails 14.8% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 54 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

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