Dfsk Loadhopper MOT Failures
An analysis of 6,722 real DVSA MOT tests on the Dfsk Loadhopper — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Dfsk Loadhopper fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Dfsk Loadhopper is coil springs broken — this model is 1409 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 6,722 MOT tests, 4.67% of all Dfsk Loadhopper tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... (124x the fleet average), brake hoses perished or damaged (81x the fleet average), service brake efficiency below minimum requirement (73x the fleet average), and anti-roll bar links worn (72x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Dfsk Loadhopper's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Dfsk Loadhopper before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Dfsk Loadhopper
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Dfsk Loadhopper:
Suspension — check for coil springs broken, anti-roll bar links worn. Steering — check for free play in the steering, measured at the rim ..., steering rack wear. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brakes imbalance across an axle.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Dfsk Loadhopper MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Dfsk Loadhopper?
Based on 6,722 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is coil springs broken — at 1409x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... and brake hoses perished or damaged.
Is the Dfsk Loadhopper reliable based on MOT data?
The Dfsk Loadhopper has 11 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is coil springs broken. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include coil springs broken, free play in the steering, measured at the rim ..., brake hoses perished or damaged.
How do I check a Dfsk Loadhopper's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.