Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Sunbeam 16, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

1.8%fail rate

Sunbeam 16 MOT failure rate

What a Sunbeam 16 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Visibility/wipers100.0% 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.

Brakes100.0% 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

Sunbeam Alpine MOT failures20.3% failure rateSunbeam Rapier MOT failures18.2% failure rateSunbeam Tiger MOT failures13.3% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Sunbeam 16?

It fails 1.8% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 55 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is visibility/wipers, at 100.0% of this model's failures.