These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
Corrosion
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 32 advisory comments and 9 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 35 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
Parking brake faults
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 23 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE: EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (3.7.B.7)
Tyre wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 22 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen damage
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 11 advisory comments and 3 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.
What to inspect
Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Example MOT wording: WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE TO AN AREA LESS THAN A 10MM CIRCLE WITHIN ZONE 'A' (8.3.1A)
Indicator faults
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 10 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an indicator or side repeater that was not working or was insecure.
What to inspect
Check every indicator, including the side repeaters.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2C)
Seatbelt faults
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 7 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a seatbelt that did not latch, retract, or meet the inspection standard.
What to inspect
Buckle every belt and confirm it locks and releases.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED OR FRAYED (7.1.2 (B) (II))
Other steering issues
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 6 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a steering defect that is not a track rod, rack, or power steering item.
What to inspect
Ask which steering part the tester named and whether it has been repaired.
Example MOT wording: STEERING SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL (2.2.A.1B)
