McLaren 570 MOT pass rate & common failures
3,963 MOT tests on the McLaren 570 (2015–2020) give it a 95.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 11.8% of the time, so this is 6.8pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.0%) and suspension (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and coil spring — registration plates alone was recorded 69 times.
How it compares
By model year
Every 570 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 516 | 94.4% | 5.6% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 1,253 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Suspension |
| 2018 | 1,326 | 95.5% | 4.5% | Suspension |
| 2019 | 758 | 95.8% | 4.2% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 83 | 96.4% | 3.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.0% | 78 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.9% | 77 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.3% | 51 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 45 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.4% | 15 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 9 |
| 8 | Brakes | 0.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 69 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 44 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 39 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 16 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 10 |
| 8 | Door condition | 9 |
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 | 7.4% | 292 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.3% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 51 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 34 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 29 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 6 |
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 | 3,675 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 278 | 7.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 659 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 838 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 861 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 785 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 820 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a McLaren 570
- Tyres (2.0% 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.
- Suspension (1.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Other defects (1.3% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 McLaren 570?
95.0% of the 3,963 McLaren 570 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.0% fail rate, across model years 2015–2020.
What does the McLaren 570 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.0% of tests, then suspension (1.9%).
Methodology & source. Based on 3,963 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.