DVSA defectMinor

`4.4.4.a`

Flashing frequency · Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps

Minor · Rectify, monitor, and address.

What this code means

Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute

DVSA manual phrasing — written for testers, kept verbatim.

How serious is itMinor

No significant effect on the safety of the vehicle or impact on the environment. The vehicle has passed the MOT but the defect should be repaired as soon as possible.

What the tester was checking

Flashing frequency

Section 4: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
4.4: Direction indicators and hazard warning lamps
4.4.4: Flashing frequency
4.4.4.a: this defect

What to do next

Rectify, monitor, and address.

Always confirm with a qualified MOT tester or vehicle technician for your specific vehicle. A re-test must address the defect category identified above.

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