Chausson Flash MOT pass rate & common failures
The Chausson Flash appears in 1,671 MOT tests spanning model years 2014–2020, and 91.4% of them passed. That is 5.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 14.3%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests against 2.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and outline marker lamp — wipers alone was recorded 48 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.9% once past 60-90k — 3.0× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 9.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Flash model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54 | 90.7% | 9.3% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 505 | 89.7% | 10.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 596 | 94.8% | 5.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 288 | 86.8% | 13.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 95 | 92.6% | 7.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 129 | 92.3% | 7.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.3% | 105 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 24 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.3% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 17 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 15 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 13 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 48 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 3 | Outline marker lamp | 26 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 18 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 7 | Side repeaters | 12 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.9% | 166 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.3% | 138 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.5% | 125 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 59 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 34 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.6% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,278 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 311 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 303 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 347 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 355 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 329 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 337 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a Chausson Flash
- Lighting & signalling (6.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chausson Flash?
91.4% of the 1,671 Chausson Flash MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.6% fail rate, across model years 2014–2020.
What does the Chausson Flash most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.3% of tests, then visibility (2.5%).
How much does mileage affect Flash MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 21.9% for 60-90k, a 14.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,671 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.