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2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Zs 125-86 Terrain models manufactured in 2018, based on 510 real MOT test results.

71.6%
Pass Rate
28.4%
Fail Rate
510
Total Tests
11,174
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain MOT Analysis

The 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain has an MOT pass rate of 71.6% based on 510 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,174 miles on the odometer. With a 28.4% failure rate, the 2018 Zs 125-86 Terrain is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 4.9% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle brakes is the second most common issue at 4.7%. Motorcycle suspension follows at 2.7%.

Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Zs 125-86 Terrain page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 4.9%
Motorcycle brakes 4.7%
Motorcycle suspension 2.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments4.9%25
2Motorcycle Brakes4.7%24
3Motorcycle Suspension2.7%14
4Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors2.7%14
5Motorcycle Tyres1.8%9
6Motorcycle Steering1.0%5
7Motorcycle Wheels0.4%2
8Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.4%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 11,174 mi

For 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.

Motorcycle structure and attachments4.39% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes4.21% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension2.46% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors2.46% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres1.58% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.35% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.35% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments4.394.9%25
Motorcycle brakes4.214.7%24
Motorcycle suspension2.462.7%14
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors2.462.7%14
Motorcycle tyres1.581.8%9
Motorcycle steering0.881.0%5
Motorcycle wheels0.350.4%2
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.350.4%2

Mileage Statistics

11,174
Mean
9,138
Median
5,230
25th Percentile
13,723
75th Percentile
25.42% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain has an MOT pass rate of 71.6% based on 510 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,174 miles on the odometer. With a 28.4% failure rate, the 2018 Zs 125-86 Terrain is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 11,174 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 4.9% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 4.9% of MOT failures on 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle brakes — 4.7% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 4.7% of MOT failures on 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain models. 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).

Motorcycle suspension — 2.7% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2018 Sinnis Zs 125-86 Terrain models. 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.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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