Reva G Wiz MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,631 real DVSA MOT tests on the Reva G Wiz — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Reva G Wiz fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Reva G Wiz is suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated — this model is 74 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,631 MOT tests, 11.53% of all Reva G Wiz 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 brake hoses perished or damaged (70x the fleet average), suspension component damaged or corroded (59x the fleet average), brakes imbalance across an axle (59x the fleet average), and subframe bushes or mounts worn (20x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Reva G Wiz'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 2 categories: Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Reva G Wiz 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 Reva G Wiz
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Reva G Wiz:
Suspension — check for suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, suspension component damaged or corroded, subframe bushes or mounts worn. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged, 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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Reva G Wiz MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Reva G Wiz?
Based on 1,631 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated — at 74x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include brake hoses perished or damaged and suspension component damaged or corroded.
Is the Reva G Wiz reliable based on MOT data?
The Reva G Wiz has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. 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 suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, brake hoses perished or damaged, suspension component damaged or corroded.
How do I check a Reva G Wiz'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.