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

Updated 05 September 2026.

13.2%fail rate

Pilgrim Convertible MOT failure rate

What a Pilgrim Convertible fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes42.9% 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 & electrical28.6% 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.

Registration plate28.6% of failures

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

Fuel system14.3% of failures

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

Other14.3% of failures

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

Visibility/wipers14.3% 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.

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

Pilgrim Sumo MOT failures15.2% failure rate Pilgrim Cobra MOT failures15.7% failure rate Pilgrim Bulldog MOT failures22.5% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Pilgrim Convertible?

It fails 13.2% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 53 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 42.9% of this model's failures.