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.
Tyre wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 41 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 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: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
Brake disc wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 30 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 brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
Anti-roll bar issues
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 advisory comments and 2 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 wear or damage in the anti-roll bar, its links, or its bushes.
What to inspect
Listen for a knock when driving over uneven ground at low speed.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))
Engine warning lamp
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 6 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 engine warning lamp that was on, or did not work, during the inspection.
What to inspect
Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.
Example MOT wording: ENGINE MIL INOPERATIVE OR INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.2.2 (G))
Brake pad wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 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 brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) LESS THAN 1.5 MM THICK (1.1.13 (A) (II))
Corrosion
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. 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: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))
Exhaust
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.
What to inspect
Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Example MOT wording: REAR EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES (6.1.2 (A))
Shock absorber issues
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record shock absorbers or dampers that were leaking, misting, or insecure. A light misting of oil on a damper is not an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL OR HAS LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (B))
