MOT reliability
Kawasaki Versa
1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Versa vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Versa has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,146 miles.
1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
1,319
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Versa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Versa MOT tests:
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Brakes28%
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Other22%
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Steering17%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Body & structure11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki Versa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Versa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versa MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever soft and spongy in operation (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned <10mm measured at front wheel (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Versa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 35,146 |
Kawasaki Versa reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Versa vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Versa MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)).
The typical Kawasaki Versa in our data has covered around
35,146 miles.
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