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41.1%fail rate

Giantco Knight MOT failure rate

What a Giantco Knight fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 56 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 56 MOT tests for the Giantco Knight in the DVSA data. That is a smaller sample than our high-volume models, so treat these figures as indicative rather than definitive.

On what we have, about 41.1% fail, most often on brakes, lamps & electrical, other, steering. For a precise picture of your own car, use the registration check on the home page. Confirm any part against your registration or VIN before buying.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes39.1% 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.

Lamps & electrical34.8% 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.

Other30.4% of failures

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

Steering13.0% 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.

Fuel system8.7% of failures

Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.

Tyres8.7% 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. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Giantco Hy MOT failures34.4% failure rateGiantco Sprint MOT failures23.1% failure rateGiantco Xe MOT failures23.9% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain