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Top 10 prohibition defects as a percentage of all PSVs inspected at roadside and operators' premises
Updated 4 April 2024
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| Financial year | Period | Defect type | Defects as a percentage of all vehicles inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of Tyres | 5.07% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 3.22% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Suspension | 2.48% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Brake Systems and Components | 2.35% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Interior of Body | 1.86% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.86% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Service Brake Operation | 1.49% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 1.24% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Emissions | 1.11% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 0.87% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 3: October to December | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 0.87% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Condition of Tyres | 9.20% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 2.97% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Interior of Body | 2.23% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.23% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Brake Systems and Components | 1.63% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Service Brake Operation | 1.63% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Exhaust Emissions | 1.48% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Suspension | 1.48% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 1.34% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 2: July to September | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 1.19% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Tyres | 7.18% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 3.96% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 3.96% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Brake Systems and Components | 3.52% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Interior of Body | 2.20% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 2.05% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 1.76% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Exhaust Emissions | 1.61% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.47% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Body | 1.32% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 1.32% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 1.32% |
| 2023 to 2024 | Quarter 1: April to June | Service Brake Operation | 1.32% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Condition of Tyres | 5.38% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 4.03% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Service Brake Operation | 3.76% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Suspension | 2.42% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Brake Systems and Components | 2.15% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.15% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 1.61% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.34% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Interior of Body | 1.34% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 4: January to March | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 1.08% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of Tyres | 3.87% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 2.88% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.88% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Service Brake Operation | 2.08% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Brake Systems and Components | 1.98% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 1.59% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Lamps | 1.59% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Suspension | 1.49% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Emissions | 1.39% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 3: October to December | Interior of Body | 1.19% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Condition of Tyres | 3.66% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Brake Systems and Components | 2.02% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.54% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Service Brake Operation | 1.44% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Suspension | 1.35% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 1.25% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Interior of Body | 0.96% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.77% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Exhaust Emissions | 0.58% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 2: July to September | Lamps | 0.58% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Tyres | 4.04% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 3.08% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Brake Systems and Components | 2.40% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.31% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 1.83% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Interior of Body | 1.63% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.35% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Service Brake Operation | 1.25% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Steering Mechanism | 1.25% |
| 2022 to 2023 | Quarter 1: April to June | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 1.15% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Condition of Tyres | 1.70% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 1.52% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Brake Systems and Components | 0.90% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 0.81% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 0.72% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Steering Mechanism | 0.72% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 0.63% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Interior of Body | 0.54% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Lamps | 0.54% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 0.45% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Service Brake Operation | 0.45% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 4: January to March | Suspension | 0.45% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of Tyres | 2.60% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.42% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 1.17% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Suspension | 0.92% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Emissions | 0.75% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Brake Systems and Components | 0.67% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.67% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Service Brake Operation | 0.67% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Steering Mechanism | 0.59% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 3: October to December | Lamps | 0.50% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Condition of Tyres | 1.92% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.06% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 0.75% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Exhaust Emissions | 0.75% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Suspension | 0.75% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 0.53% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Service Brake Operation | 0.53% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Accessibility Features | 0.43% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.43% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 2: July to September | Steering Mechanism | 0.43% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Tyres | 4.92% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 2.15% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Exhaust Emissions | 1.85% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.23% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Brake Systems and Components | 0.92% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 0.62% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Road Wheels and Hubs | 0.62% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Body | 0.31% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of chassis | 0.31% |
| 2021 to 2022 | Quarter 1: April to June | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.31% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Condition of Tyres | 2.95% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.58% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Suspension | 1.85% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Brake Systems and Components | 1.48% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 1.48% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 1.11% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.11% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Steering Mechanism | 1.11% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Driver's Seat | 0.74% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 4: January to March | Exhaust Emissions | 0.74% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 2.59% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Brake Systems and Components | 2.27% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Suspension | 2.27% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Service Brake Operation | 1.94% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of Tyres | 1.29% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 0.97% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of chassis | 0.65% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Emissions | 0.65% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Oil and Waste Leaks | 0.65% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 3: October to December | Accessibility Features | 0.32% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Condition of Tyres | 4.26% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 2.13% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Audible Warning | 1.42% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Brake Systems and Components | 1.42% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Glass/View to Front | 1.42% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Service Brake Operation | 1.42% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Steering Mechanism | 1.42% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 0.71% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Parking Brake Performance | 0.71% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 2: July to September | Road Wheels and Hubs | 0.71% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Audible Warning | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Tyres | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Registration Plates and Vehicle Identification Number | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Service Brake Operation | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Spray Suppression, Wings and Wheel Arches | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Windscreen Wipers and Washers | 50.00% |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Not set | Not set |
| 2020 to 2021 | Quarter 1: April to June | Not set | Not set |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 3.60% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Brake Systems and Components | 3.30% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Condition of Tyres | 2.70% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Suspension | 2.70% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Doors and PSV Passenger Doors | 2.30% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Exhaust Systems and nuisance | 2.10% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Steering Mechanism | 1.90% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Fuel Tank and Systems (including heating/cooling fuel tanks/syst | 1.30% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Interior of Body | 1.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 4: January to March | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.10% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Condition of Tyres | 2.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Driver and Passenger Doors | 2.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Brake Systems and Components | 1.10% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 1.60% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Suspension | 1.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Steering Mechanism | 0.80% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Service Break Operation | 0.70% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Exhaust Systems and nusiuance | 0.70% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 0.90% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 3: October to December | Oil and Waste leaks | 0.60% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Condition of Tyres | 2.90% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Driver and Passenger Doors | 3.10% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Brake Systems and Components | 2.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.00% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Suspension | 1.40% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Fuel Tank and Systems (Inc heatings/cooling tanks/systems) | 0.90% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Interior of Body | 1.80% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Exhaust Systems and nusiuance | 0.80% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.10% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 2: July to September | Oil and Waste leaks | 0.80% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Condition of Tyres | 3.75% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Driver and Passenger Doors | 3.40% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Brake Systems and Components | 2.85% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.20% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 1.85% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Suspension | 1.85% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Interior of Body | 1.65% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Steering mechhanism | 1.35% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.25% |
| 2019 to 2020 | Quarter 1: April to June | Service Brake Operation | 1.20% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 2.70% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 2.70% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 2.60% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.30% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Interior of Body | 1.70% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Suspension | 1.30% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.10% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Steering Mechanism | 1.10% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.00% |
| 2018 to 2019 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 0.90% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 2.60% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 2.30% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 1.70% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.50% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Interior of Body | 1.60% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Suspension | 1.10% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.20% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Steering Mechanism | 1.00% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.00% |
| 2017 to 2018 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.10% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 2.20% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 2.00% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 1.70% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint systems | 2.40% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Interior of Body | 1.50% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Suspension | 1.00% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.20% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Steering Mechanism | 1.20% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.20% |
| 2016 to 2017 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Lamps | 1.00% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Seat belts | 3.00% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 3.20% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 3.30% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 2.10% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Interior of Body | 2.10% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Suspension | 1.40% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.60% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 1.00% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.60% |
| 2015 to 2016 | Total | Exhaust Systems and PSV Waste Systems | 1.10% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Seat belts | 2.60% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 2.50% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 2.50% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 2.00% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Interior of Body | 1.40% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Suspension | 1.50% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.20% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.90% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.00% |
| 2014 to 2015 | Total | Exhaust Systems and PSV Waste Systems | 0.90% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Seat belts | 3.00% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Brake Systems and Components | 2.70% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Driver and Passenger Doors | 3.00% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Condition of Tyres | 2.30% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Interior of Body | 1.90% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Suspension | 1.50% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Oil and Waste Leaks | 1.30% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning lamps | 0.90% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Service Brake Operation | 1.10% |
| 2013 to 2014 | Total | Exhaust Systems and PSV Waste Systems | 1.10% |