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 62 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: NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION TO FERRULES (3.6.B.4E)
Tyre wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 57 advisory comments and 5 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 THE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 7 advisory comments and 13 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 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: FRONT EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES (7.1.2)
Power steering issues
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 15 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 power steering leak, noise, or component defect.
What to inspect
Turn the wheel at idle and look for fluid leaks around the pump and rack.
Example MOT wording: POWER STEERING COMPONENT(S) HAS SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM A SEAL (2.3.3B)
Lamp and bulb faults
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 13 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 lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))
Brake pad wear
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 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: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (3.5.1G)
Suspension arm issues
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 worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.
What to inspect
Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SYNTHETIC BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (2.4.G.2)
Track rod wear
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 7 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 play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.
What to inspect
Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.2.B.1F)
