Recorded in
0.3% 0% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 374,634 records across 959 models.
Lamps & electrics → Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
The Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier MOT failure is recorded in 0.3% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 374,634 records across 959 models. A typical repair costs £60–£140. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Vauxhall Astravan records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
0%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£60–£140
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier means on an MOT
Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier is an MOT inspection item in the lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier. How serious it is — fail, minor or advisory — comes from the tester's grading in the DVSA record, not from this page.
How common is Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.3% of every MOT test in our data — 374,634 records across 959 models. That is 0% in every hundred tests, which puts Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 374,634 records for this item, 0.0% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 100.0% are minor.
Other things testers write about this item
Testers do not all write the same thing. These are the exact DVSA strings from the records for this item, each with how many tests it was written on — the page's keyword vocabulary comes straight from them.
- Battery(ies) insecure and likely to fall from carrier — 43,742 records
- Battery(ies) insecure and likely to cause a short circuit — 31,399 records
- Carrier insecure — 4,205 records
- Spare wheel condition insecure in carrier — 3,328 records
- Battery(ies) leaking — 2,468 records
What does it cost to fix Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier?
A typical repair on this item costs £60–£140 at UK prices, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. The bracket is our estimate from reported prices and parts, rather than a DVSA figure — see how it is built on the method page.
How the price brackets are built · full repair cost list · add it to your fail-sheet total.
Models that record Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Vauxhall Astravan and Chevrolet Captiva lead the list: Vauxhall Astravan records it on 5.2% of its tests. The rate, not the volume, is what matters here — a model with 20,000 tests can outrank one with a million.
| # | Model | Rate | Tests | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vauxhall Astravan | 5.2% | 30,363 | — |
| 2 | Chevrolet Captiva | 2.9% | 23,583 | — |
| 3 | Hyundai Coupe | 2.7% | 23,404 | — |
| 4 | Vauxhall Tigra | 2.4% | 26,978 | — |
| 5 | Mazda Bongo | 2.3% | 30,855 | — |
| 6 | Nissan Almera | 2.2% | 54,229 | — |
| 7 | Honda Accord | 2.0% | 95,487 | 6.7× · year by year → |
| 8 | Peugeot 208 | 2.0% | 723,065 | — |
| 9 | Jeep Cherokee | 1.9% | 30,409 | — |
| 10 | Vauxhall Zafira | 1.7% | 764,910 | 5.7× · year by year → |
| 11 | Toyota Hiace | 1.6% | 23,078 | — |
| 12 | Vauxhall Combo | 1.6% | 401,612 | 5.3× · year by year → |
| 13 | Nissan NV200 | 1.6% | 100,010 | 5.3× · year by year → |
| 14 | Toyota Celica | 1.6% | 27,501 | — |
| 15 | Volvo C70 | 1.6% | 29,334 | — |
| 16 | Nissan Pathfinder | 1.5% | 22,325 | — |
| 17 | Citroen C2 | 1.5% | 43,091 | — |
| 18 | Vauxhall Antara | 1.4% | 79,960 | — |
| 19 | Lexus IS250 | 1.4% | 33,197 | — |
| 20 | Ford Transit Connect | 1.4% | 607,130 | 4.3× · year by year → |
Which years of car record Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2023, not year of test, so the curve mostly reflects age — a recent car has barely been to a test station. Compare models at the same age instead.
Frequently asked questions about Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
How common is Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.3% of all MOT tests — 374,634 records across 959 models.
Does Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
0.0% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 100.0% are minor and 0.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier most often?
Vauxhall Astravan and Chevrolet Captiva head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Vauxhall Astravan records it on 5.2%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier?
Typically £60–£140 fitted, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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