mechanics.tradeSide indicator repeaters
Testers wrote side indicator repeaters down 354,994 times during 2025, 26th on a list of 265 kinds of defect.
354,994recorded in 2025
1.2%of all recorded defects
26thon the national list
What it is
These are the small amber indicators on the wing or in the door mirror. They must flash in time with the main indicators and show the correct colour.
What the tester can write down
What the tester writes depends on how serious it is: major and minor.
| Wording on the certificate | Category | Recorded in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Major | 161,556 |
| A lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | Minor | 105,326 |
What you can do about it
They are easy to miss, because the driver's seat is the one place they are hidden from. Put the indicators on and step out to look, or watch the reflection in a shop window as you pass.
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