2016 McLaren 570 — MOT failures & pass rate
516 MOT tests on the 2016 McLaren 570 are in this dataset, and 94.4% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2016 570 comes out 8.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.3%) and suspension (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, shock absorbers and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 8 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 17 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.7% | 9 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.0% | 5 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 6 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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 | 8.3% | 43 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.5% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 446 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 65 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 103 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 107 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 101 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 104 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 570
On a 2016 570, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.3% 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 (1.7% 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 (1.0% 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
How many 2016 McLaren 570s pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 516 2016 McLaren 570 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 McLaren 570?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by suspension (1.7%).
Does the 2016 570 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 516 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.