Westfield Kit Car MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 243 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 20.6%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Westfield Kit Car MOT Reliability Overview
The Westfield Kit Car is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 243 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% and a failure rate of 20.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Westfield Kit Car earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Westfield Kit Car presents for MOT with approximately 12,255 miles on the clock. The 1991 manufacture year performs best with a 76.7% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Westfield Kit Car is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 11.5% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Suspension at 9.5%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 8.2%. 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 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 24.7% | 60 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.1% | 27 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.6% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 4.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.1% | 10 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.1% | 5 |
| 8 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.6% | 4 |
| 9 | Visibility | 1.6% | 4 |
| 10 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.6% | 4 |
| 11 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.8% | 2 |
| 12 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.4% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 12,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 20.15 | 24.7% | 60 |
| Suspension | 9.07 | 11.1% | 27 |
| Tyres | 5.37 | 6.6% | 16 |
| Brakes | 4.70 | 5.8% | 14 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 3.36 | 4.1% | 10 |
| Steering | 3.36 | 4.1% | 10 |
| Visibility | 3.02 | 3.7% | 9 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 1.34 | 1.6% | 4 |
| Body & Structure | 1.34 | 1.6% | 4 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.67 | 0.8% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.34 | 0.4% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Westfield Kit Car has 12,255 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 Westfield Kit Car has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 16.81% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Westfield Kit Car MOT Data
The Westfield Kit Car is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 243 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% and a failure rate of 20.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Westfield Kit Car owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and suspension 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 Kit Car is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 11.5% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 11.5% of MOT failures on the Westfield Kit Car. 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.
Suspension — 9.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 9.5% of MOT failures on the Westfield Kit Car. 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.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 8.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 8.2% of MOT failures on the Westfield Kit Car. 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 Westfield Kit Car?
Based on 243 MOT tests in our database, the Westfield Kit Car has an overall pass rate of 79.4% (20.6% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Westfield Kit Car?
The top 3 reasons a Westfield Kit Car fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.5%), 2. Suspension (9.5%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Westfield Kit Car reliable?
With a 20.6% MOT failure rate, the Kit Car is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Westfield Kit Car?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (11.5%); Suspension (9.5%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.2%). 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.