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4.8%fail rate

Silk Scott MOT failure rate

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

Based on 21 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 21 MOT tests for the Silk Scott 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 4.8% fail, most often on suspension. 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

Suspension100.0% 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. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Silk 700s MOT failures5.2% failure rateSilk 700 MOT failures26.5% failure rateSilk 500s MOT failures10.5% 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