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

Updated 05 September 2026.

14.6%fail rate

Kit Car Kit MOT failure rate

What a Kit Car Kit 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.

Visibility/wipers28.6% 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.

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.

Steering21.4% 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.

Other21.4% of failures

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

Suspension14.3% 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

Kit Car Robin MOT failures23.6% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate Ford Focus MOT failures26.1% failure rate Vauxhall Corsa MOT failures29.9% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Kit Car Kit?

It fails 14.6% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 96 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.