Know the weak spots before you see the car.
Every model has problems that come up again and again. We show the ones that matter for that make, model and year, then check whether this car already shows them.
What you get
- The top problems for that model
Ranked by how often they come up at MOT for cars of the same make, model and age.
- Whether this car already has them
We match each problem against this car’s own MOT history and tag the ones it already shows.
- What to look for, and a rough cost
A simple check to do at the viewing, plus a rough repair price to budget for or negotiate with.
How to use it
- Start with the tagged ones
Anything marked “On this car’s MOT” has already been spotted by a tester.
- Ask for invoices
If the seller says it’s fixed, a receipt proves it.
- Use the cost to negotiate
If it hasn’t been fixed, the rough repair cost is a fair reason to offer less.
Where it comes from: Anonymised national MOT results published by the DVSA, updated once a year, plus this car’s own MOT history.
Here’s how it looks
How common each problem is at MOT for this model. Anything already on this car’s own MOT history is shown first.
- BrakesOn this car’s MOT31% of these carsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- SuspensionOn this car’s MOT24% of these carsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaksOn this car’s MOT11% of these carsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Lights and electrics18% of these carsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
This car’s MOT history already shows 3 of these. Ask for invoices, or use the figure to negotiate.
Demo car with sample figures. Real checks use national MOT results for that model and year.
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