2019 Chausson Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 728 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Chausson Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 49 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 2 | Wipers | 12 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 8 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.5% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.3% | 31 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 24 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 651 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 75 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 194 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 186 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 174 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 171 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Unclassified
Before buying a 2019 Chausson Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (6.7% 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 (1.2% 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
How many 2019 Chausson Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 728 2019 Chausson Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Chausson Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2019 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 728 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.