Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,450 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 39.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT Reliability Overview
The Reliant Kitten De Luxe is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,450 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.0% and a failure rate of 39.0%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Reliant Kitten De Luxe earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Reliant Kitten De Luxe presents for MOT with approximately 54,457 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1981 models achieve the highest pass rate at 76.7%, while 1975 models have the lowest at 41.2%. This 35.5 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Reliant Kitten De Luxe is Suspension, affecting 33.9% 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 Brakes at 32.0%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 29.0%. 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.
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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 | 46.3% | 672 |
| 2 | Brakes | 44.7% | 648 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 40.2% | 583 |
| 4 | Steering | 19.3% | 280 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 14.0% | 203 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 9.2% | 134 |
| 7 | Tyres | 6.4% | 93 |
| 8 | Body, Structure And General Items | 6.2% | 90 |
| 9 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.0% | 29 |
| 10 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.0% | 29 |
| 11 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.6% | 23 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 1.0% | 14 |
| 13 | Road Wheels | 0.8% | 11 |
| 14 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.8% | 11 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 54,457 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.51 | 46.3% | 672 |
| Brakes | 8.21 | 44.7% | 648 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.38 | 40.2% | 583 |
| Steering | 3.55 | 19.3% | 280 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 2.57 | 14.0% | 203 |
| Visibility | 1.70 | 9.2% | 134 |
| Body & Structure | 1.28 | 7.0% | 101 |
| Tyres | 1.18 | 6.4% | 93 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.37 | 2.0% | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 0.37 | 2.0% | 29 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.29 | 1.6% | 23 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.18 | 1.0% | 14 |
| Wheels | 0.14 | 0.8% | 11 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Reliant Kitten De Luxe has 54,457 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Reliant Kitten De Luxe has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 7.16% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Reliant Kitten De Luxe MOT Data
The Reliant Kitten De Luxe is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,450 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.0% and a failure rate of 39.0%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Reliant Kitten De Luxe owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes 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 Kitten De Luxe is likely to perform.
Suspension — 33.9% of failures
Suspension issues account for 33.9% of MOT failures on the Reliant Kitten De Luxe. 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.
Brakes — 32.0% of failures
Brakes issues account for 32.0% of MOT failures on the Reliant Kitten De Luxe. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 29.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 29.0% of MOT failures on the Reliant Kitten De Luxe. 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 Reliant Kitten De Luxe?
Based on 1,450 MOT tests in our database, the Reliant Kitten De Luxe has an overall pass rate of 61.0% (39.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Reliant Kitten De Luxe?
The top 3 reasons a Reliant Kitten De Luxe fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (33.9%), 2. Brakes (32.0%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (29.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Reliant Kitten De Luxe reliable?
With a 39.0% MOT failure rate, the Kitten De Luxe is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Reliant Kitten De Luxe?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (33.9%); Brakes (32.0%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (29.0%). 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.