Can-am Commander MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 222 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 18.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Can-am Commander MOT Reliability Overview
The Can-am Commander is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 222 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% and a failure rate of 18.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Can-am Commander earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Can-am Commander presents for MOT with approximately 2,430 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2012 models achieve the highest pass rate at 88.4%, while 2013 models have the lowest at 67.7%. This 20.7 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Can-am Commander is Suspension, affecting 16.2% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Steering at 11.3%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 8.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.2% | 36 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 15.3% | 34 |
| 3 | Steering | 11.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Non-component Advisories | 4.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 2.7% | 6 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 2.7% | 6 |
| 8 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.3% | 5 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.3% | 5 |
| 10 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.3% | 5 |
| 11 | Visibility | 1.8% | 4 |
| 12 | Tyres | 1.8% | 4 |
| 13 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.4% | 3 |
| 14 | Towbars | 0.5% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Can-am Commander has 2,430 miles when tested for MOT.
About Can-am Commander MOT Data
The Can-am Commander is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 222 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% and a failure rate of 18.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Can-am Commander owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and steering for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Commander is likely to perform.
Suspension — 16.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 16.2% of MOT failures on the Can-am Commander. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Steering — 11.3% of failures
Steering issues account for 11.3% of MOT failures on the Can-am Commander. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 8.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 8.1% of MOT failures on the Can-am Commander. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Can-am Commander?
Based on 222 MOT tests in our database, the Can-am Commander has an overall pass rate of 82.0% (18.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Can-am Commander?
The top 3 reasons a Can-am Commander fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (16.2%), 2. Steering (11.3%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Can-am Commander reliable?
With a 18.0% MOT failure rate, the Commander is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Can-am Commander?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (16.2%); Steering (11.3%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.