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DVSA has published the latest quarterly vehicle enforcement data for Great Britain.
It covers October 2025 to June 2026.
The data covers:
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Vehicle enforcement checks at roadside and operators’ premises
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Severity of defects and offences
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Maintenance assessments and outcomes
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Most common offences for prosecution
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Top 10 prohibition defects as a percentage of all vehicles inspected
For the most recent quarter – April to June 2026 – the 10 most common PSV mechanical defects recorded at roadside are:
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Condition of tyres – 6.29%
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Brake systems and components – 2.58%
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Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems – 2.13%
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Doors and PSV passenger doors – 1.91%
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Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps – 1.57%
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Service brake operation – 1.46%
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Exhaust emissions – 1.12%
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Exhaust systems and nuisance – 0.56%
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Steering mechanism – 0.56%
The full vehicle enforcement statistics are available on GOV.UK.
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