Recorded in
0.4% 0% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 474,343 records across 1,329 models.
Visibility → Mirrors slightly damaged
The Mirrors slightly damaged MOT failure is recorded in 0.4% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 474,343 records across 1,329 models. A typical repair costs £3–£15. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Fiat Scudo records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
0%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£3–£15
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Mirrors slightly damaged means on an MOT
Mirrors slightly damaged is an MOT inspection item in the visibility section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when mirrors slightly damaged. Each required mirror must be present, secure and give a clear view. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Mirrors slightly damaged on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.4% of every MOT test in our data — 474,343 records across 1,329 models. That is 0% in every hundred tests, which puts Mirrors slightly damaged in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 474,343 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.
- Mirrors slightly loose — 144,667 records
- Mirrors seriously damaged, affecting the rear view — 62,525 records
- Flexible brake hoses slightly damaged — 28,301 records
- Indirect vision devices slightly damaged — 13,407 records
- Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated — 2,169 records
What does it cost to fix Mirrors slightly damaged?
A typical repair on this item costs £3–£15 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 Mirrors slightly damaged most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Fiat Scudo and Lexus RX400H lead the list: Fiat Scudo records it on 2.6% 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 | Fiat Scudo | 2.6% | 32,202 | — |
| 2 | Lexus RX400H | 2.3% | 25,530 | — |
| 3 | Citroen Relay | 2.3% | 53,684 | — |
| 4 | Ford Transit | 2.2% | 1,107,503 | 5.5× · year by year → |
| 5 | Vauxhall Astravan | 2.1% | 30,363 | — |
| 6 | Peugeot Bipper | 1.8% | 76,011 | — |
| 7 | Ford Transit Courier | 1.7% | 94,151 | — |
| 8 | Renault Trafic | 1.7% | 420,397 | 4.3× · year by year → |
| 9 | Citroen Dispatch | 1.6% | 180,027 | 4.0× · year by year → |
| 10 | Citroen Nemo | 1.6% | 54,480 | — |
| 11 | Fiat Fiorino | 1.6% | 31,353 | — |
| 12 | Volkswagen Caddy | 1.6% | 535,307 | 3.8× · year by year → |
| 13 | Vauxhall Vivaro | 1.5% | 731,991 | 3.8× · year by year → |
| 14 | Mercedes-Benz Clk | 1.5% | 104,027 | 3.8× · year by year → |
| 15 | Toyota Hiace | 1.5% | 23,078 | — |
| 16 | Nissan Primastar | 1.4% | 37,947 | — |
| 17 | Renault Kangoo | 1.4% | 221,971 | 3.5× · year by year → |
| 18 | Volkswagen Bora | 1.4% | 20,051 | — |
| 19 | Toyota Hi-Ace | 1.4% | 24,156 | — |
| 20 | Nissan Pathfinder | 1.4% | 22,325 | — |
Which years of car record Mirrors slightly damaged
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2024, 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 Mirrors slightly damaged
How common is Mirrors slightly damaged on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.4% of all MOT tests — 474,343 records across 1,329 models.
Does Mirrors slightly damaged 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 Mirrors slightly damaged most often?
Fiat Scudo and Lexus RX400H head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Fiat Scudo records it on 2.6%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Mirrors slightly damaged?
Typically £3–£15 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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