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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Optare Solo. Check any Solo by registration number below.

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86.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.6%

vs Optare Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Optare Solo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Optare Solo has an average MOT pass rate of 86.4%, which is 10.6 percentage points above the Optare brand average of 75.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Solo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Optare Solo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Optare Solo performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 22 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Optare average: 75.8%
Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Other Optare Models

Compare MOT reliability across Optare models.

Optare Unclassified

71.4% pass rate

Optare Alero

69.6% pass rate

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Optare Solo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Optare Solo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Optare Solo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Optare Solo is 86.4% compared to the Optare average of 75.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Optare Solo?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Optare Solo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.4%, the Optare Solo is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Optare Solo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Optare Solo?
Typical mileage for the Optare Solo: 129,973 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Solo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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