Know Your MOT

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

Updated 05 September 2026.

5.0%fail rate

Lambretta Lamb MOT failure rate

What a Lambretta Lamb fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Other33.3% of failures

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

Brakes33.3% 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.

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 Lambretta models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestLambretta Li MOT failures10.7% failure rateLambretta Gp200 MOT failures10.7% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Lambretta Lamb?

It fails 5.0% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 60 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is other, at 33.3% of this model's failures.