Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Ktm 1050, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

9.5%fail rate

Ktm 1050 MOT failure rate

What a Ktm 1050 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Suspension37.5% 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.

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.

Steering12.5% 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.

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Other models

All Ktm models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestKtm 1290 MOT failures8.1% failure rateKtm 125 MOT failures22.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Ktm 1050?

It fails 9.5% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 84 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is suspension, at 37.5% of this model's failures.