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

Updated 05 September 2026.

17.3%fail rate

Gamax Spillo MOT failure rate

What a Gamax Spillo fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Lamps & electrical22.2% 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.

Other11.1% of failures

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

Steering11.1% 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.

Registration plate11.1% of failures

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

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

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 Gamax Spillo?

It fails 17.3% 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 lamps & electrical, at 22.2% of this model's failures.