At a Glance
Lancia has 22 identified common problems across 34 models, with the Delta being the most affected model and electrical the most common problem category. Based on 31K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: per-model breakdowns of Lancia common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 31K DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Lancia models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Lancia Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 34 Lancia models.
Delta
Most common: Suspension
Fulvia
Most common: Suspension
Beta
Most common: Brakes
Thema
Most common: Brakes
Dedra
Most common: Brakes
Monte Carlo
Most common: Brakes
Y10
Most common: Suspension
Flavia
Most common: Suspension
Flaminia
Most common: Suspension
Most Common Lancia MOT Failures
Every reason Lancia vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 7.93% |
| 2 | Brake performance below minimum | 6.58% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.79% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.79% |
| 5 | Exhaust system fault | 4.16% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.09% |
| 7 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.73% |
| 8 | Indicator fault | 3.55% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 3.17% |
| 10 | Driveshaft fault | 3.03% |
| 11 | Suspension mounting corroded | 3.01% |
| 12 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 2.88% |
| 13 | Tyre condition | 2.60% |
| 14 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.48% |
| 15 | Number plate lamp not working | 2.39% |
| 16 | Front lamp not working | 2.34% |
| 17 | Body corrosion or damage | 2.14% |
| 18 | Chassis condition | 1.78% |
| 19 | Rear lamp not working | 1.76% |
| 20 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.73% |
| 21 | Track rod end worn | 1.57% |
| 22 | Horn not working | 1.33% |
| 23 | Position lamp not working | 1.29% |
| 24 | Fog lamp not working | 1.26% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 1.09% |
| 26 | Subframe mounting corroded | 1.07% |
| 27 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 1.02% |
| 28 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.00% |
| 29 | Brake pads or linings worn | 0.96% |
| 30 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.87% |
| 31 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.84% |
| 32 | Headlamp fault | 0.83% |
| 33 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.81% |
| 34 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.77% |
| 35 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.75% |
| 36 | Front suspension fault | 0.68% |
| 37 | Steering rack fault | 0.65% |
| 38 | Brake fluid leak | 0.62% |
| 39 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.61% |
| 40 | Seat belt condition | 0.58% |
| 41 | Rear suspension fault | 0.57% |
| 42 | Brake pedal fault | 0.53% |
| 43 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.47% |
| 44 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.45% |
| 45 | Brake caliper fault | 0.43% |
| 46 | Steering column fault | 0.40% |
| 47 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.40% |
| 48 | ABS fault | 0.39% |
| 49 | Electrical switch fault | 0.35% |
| 50 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.33% |
| 51 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.33% |
| 52 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.31% |
| 53 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.30% |
| 54 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.29% |
| 55 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.29% |
| 56 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.29% |
| 57 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.27% |
| 58 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.26% |
| 59 | Steering lock fault | 0.25% |
| 60 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.22% |
| 61 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.21% |
| 62 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.19% |
| 63 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.19% |
| 64 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.19% |
| 65 | Drag link end worn | 0.16% |
| 66 | Steering operation fault | 0.15% |
| 67 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.15% |
| 68 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.14% |
| 69 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.14% |
| 70 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.13% |
| 71 | Brake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 72 | Steering free play excessive | 0.12% |
| 73 | CV joint worn | 0.12% |
| 74 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.11% |
| 75 | Airbag warning light on | 0.10% |
| 76 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.10% |
| 77 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.09% |
| 78 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.08% |
| 79 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 80 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.07% |
| 81 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 82 | Steering arm worn | 0.07% |
| 83 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.06% |
| 84 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.06% |
| 85 | Steering box fault | 0.06% |
| 86 | Suspension unit fault | 0.06% |
| 87 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.05% |
| 88 | Speedometer fault | 0.05% |
| 89 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 90 | Driver seat fault | 0.05% |
| 91 | Front passenger door fault | 0.05% |
| 92 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 93 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 95 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.04% |
| 96 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 97 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 98 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.04% |
| 99 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Dip switch fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Exhaust leak | 0.03% |
| 102 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 103 | Brake valve fault | 0.03% |
| 104 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 105 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.03% |
| 106 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 107 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 108 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 111 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 114 | Brake stationary pin worn | 0.02% |
| 115 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 117 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 118 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 119 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 120 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 121 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 122 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 123 | Semaphore indicator fault | 0.02% |
| 124 | Steering drive system fault | 0.02% |
| 125 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 126 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Torque or reaction arm worn | 0.01% |
| 128 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 132 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 140 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 142 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 149 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Tyre valve stem damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 152 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
Showing all 153 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Lancia MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Lancia, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Lancia problems?
Based on analysis of 31K Lancia MOT tests from DVSA data, Lancia has 22 identified common problems across 34 models. The Lancia Delta has the most recorded problems. Electrical issues are the most common category.
Which Lancia model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Lancia Delta has the highest count with 15 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Lancia models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Lancia?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Lancia owners spot problems early. We review all submissions before they are published.
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