2016 Chausson Flash — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 596 MOT tests, the 2016 Chausson Flash recorded a 94.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2016 Flash comes out 9.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 4.5% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, outline marker lamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 14 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 8.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 27 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 9 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.0% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 10 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 4 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 4 |
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 | 8.9% | 53 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.6% | 51 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.9% | 47 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.3% | 8 |
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 | 511 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 83 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 123 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 120 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 123 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 111 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 119 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Flash
On a 2016 Flash, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% 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.
- Tyres (1.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Chausson Flashs pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 596 2016 Chausson Flash MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Chausson Flash?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2016 Flash get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 596 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.