2019 Coleman Milne Norwood — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 278 MOT tests, the 2019 Coleman Milne Norwood recorded an 84.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.0% fail rate), the 2019 Norwood comes out 5.8pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (10.4%) and lighting & signalling (7.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 26 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 10.4% | 29 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 21 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 26 |
| 2 | Wipers | 10 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 6 |
| 5 | Daytime running lamps | 4 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 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 | Tyres | 26.6% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 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 | 199 | 14.6% |
| 30-60k | 76 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 134 | 13.4% |
| Diesel | 95 | 21.1% |
| Hybrid | 49 | 12.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69 | 14.5% |
| 2023 | 70 | 18.6% |
| 2024 | 67 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 64 | 15.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Norwood
On a 2019 Norwood, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (10.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (7.5% 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.
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 Coleman Milne Norwoods pass their MOT?
84.2% of the 278 2019 Coleman Milne Norwood MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Coleman Milne Norwood?
Tyres, recorded in 10.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.5%).
Does the 2019 Norwood get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.6% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 278 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.