mechanics.tradeWindscreen: damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
This was recorded 1,210,655 times on cars and light vans in 2025, which makes it number 2 on the list of things that stop a car passing.
1,210,655recorded in 2025
2on the national list
5.9%of the top forty defects
What the tester is looking at
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
What you can do about it
Small chips can often be filled rather than replaced, and the sooner they are looked at the better the odds.
How serious it counts as
The tester records this as a minor defect. What the categories mean.
All forty defects, from 42,728,066 MOT tests in 2025.