Recorded in
0.3% 2% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 357,489 records across 912 models.
Suspension → Suspension component corroded
The Suspension component corroded MOT failure is recorded in 0.3% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 357,489 records across 912 models. A typical repair costs £180–£450. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Toyota Celica records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
98%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£180–£450
Usually a garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Suspension component corroded means on an MOT
Suspension component corroded is an MOT inspection item in the suspension section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when suspension component corroded. Corrosion is judged on how much strength the affected part has left — surface rust alone does not fail, a weakened or holed part does. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Suspension component corroded on an MOT?
Recorded in 0.3% of every MOT test in our data — 357,489 records across 912 models. That is 0% in every hundred tests, which puts Suspension component corroded in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 357,489 records for this item, 2.0% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous) and 98.0% are advisories that did not fail the car.
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.
- Brake discs in such a condition that it is seriously weakened — 10,496,042 records
- Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened — 4,052,861 records
- Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened — 2,708,307 records
- Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened — 1,564,573 records
- Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength — 1,251,313 records
- Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened — 275,770 records
- Non-component advisories Fuel Pipe/s corroded — 242,099 records
- Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened — 200,018 records
- Mounting corroded and seriously weakened — 75,186 records
- Attachment bracket and mounting mounting damaged and seriously weakened — 60,808 records
What does it cost to fix Suspension component corroded?
A typical repair on this item costs £180–£450 at UK prices, and it is usually a 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 Suspension component corroded most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Toyota Celica and Honda Fr-V lead the list: Toyota Celica records it on 2.0% 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 | Toyota Celica | 2.0% | 27,501 | — |
| 2 | Honda Fr-V | 1.8% | 27,466 | — |
| 3 | Lexus RX400H | 1.7% | 25,530 | — |
| 4 | Toyota Avensis | 1.6% | 228,289 | 5.3× · year by year → |
| 5 | Lexus IS200 | 1.5% | 20,777 | — |
| 6 | Chevrolet Matiz | 1.3% | 40,193 | — |
| 7 | Jaguar X-Type | 1.3% | 93,223 | — |
| 8 | Toyota Hiace | 1.3% | 23,078 | — |
| 9 | Ford Focus C-Max | 1.3% | 56,718 | — |
| 10 | Volkswagen Lupo | 1.3% | 21,292 | — |
| 11 | Fiat Grande Punto | 1.3% | 25,466 | — |
| 12 | Nissan Almera | 1.3% | 54,229 | — |
| 13 | Nissan Pixo | 1.2% | 42,149 | — |
| 14 | Daihatsu Sirion | 1.2% | 22,729 | — |
| 15 | Hyundai Coupe | 1.2% | 23,404 | — |
| 16 | Fiat Bravo | 1.2% | 20,488 | — |
| 17 | Fiat Panda | 1.2% | 329,104 | 4.0× · year by year → |
| 18 | Toyota Hi-Ace | 1.1% | 24,156 | — |
| 19 | Vauxhall Tigra | 1.1% | 26,978 | — |
| 20 | Ford Ka | 1.1% | 655,754 | 3.7× · year by year → |
Which years of car record Suspension component corroded
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0% |
| 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 Suspension component corroded
How common is Suspension component corroded on an MOT?
It is recorded in 0.3% of all MOT tests — 357,489 records across 912 models.
Does Suspension component corroded fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
2.0% of the records for it are a fail, 0.0% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 98.0% are advisories. In short, it is an advisory or minor most of the time rather than a fail.
Which cars record Suspension component corroded most often?
Toyota Celica and Honda Fr-V head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Toyota Celica records it on 2.0%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Suspension component corroded?
Typically £180–£450 fitted, and it is usually a garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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