Oct 15, 2019
MyCarNeedsA.com have conducted some research and found out the most common MOT failures that people have experienced.
First, you might be wondering, “When is my MOT due?” Or “what do I do if I fail my MOT?”... Don’t worry, we have got you covered: head over to this >blog post< to find out everything you need to know about MOT’s.
Once you have booked your MOT test you will need to ensure that your car is safe enough to be driven on the roads. To do this, you must check every aspect of your car, but to make it a bit easier for you, below are some of the most common MOT failures that the public has faced.
If you aren’t 100% sure what you are doing or are worried you might miss something, why not get a full car service?
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Lights are one of the most common MOT failures even though they are the cheapest and easiest part to fit within your car!
If any of your lights don’t work, or they are poorly adjusted, your car will fail its MOT.
To avoid this, get a friend to help you check your lights: front, rear, indicators, main beams, brake lights, fog lights… make sure every single light in your car is clearly working.
If you are unsure how to replace your lights, you can get them fixed >here<.
Many tyres will fail due to the lack of tread depth. Make sure that your tyres are meeting the minimum legal requirement of 1.6mm.
If you are unsure of your tyre depth, your local mechanic can check for you. Find your cheapest local mechanic >here<.
If your tyres have any damages, cuts etc. these will need to replace ASAP not only is it unsafe to drive a car with wheels in that condition, you will also fail your MOT.
It’s a no brainer that if your brakes aren’t 100% perfect it puts yourself, other people on the road and pedestrians in danger. This will also cause your car to fail its MOT.
It’s important that you keep an eye out for your car leaning to one side when you apply the brakes because this is one tell-tale sign that your pads need to be replaced.
Other signs that you need to look out for are high-pitched or grinding noises, the surface of the brake disc and how thick the brake pads are.
Another commonly forgotten thing is the handbrake. To determine whether or not your handbrake needs to be adjusted, stop on a hill and apply your handbrake: does your car stop? If not, you will need to see a mechanic: click >here< to get competitive quotes from qualified mechanics near you.
Often considered quite minor, an empty screenwash bottle can also result in the failure of your MOT. So, before you head down to the centre, make sure that your washer container is full.
This seems to be one that most people forget because they are too focused on the actual practical working pieces of their car.
However, if your number plate (either front or rear end) is damaged or you are unable to clearly see the number plate, you will be unable to pass your MOT.
For an MOT test, your windscreen is divided into two sections:
●Zone A= 290mm wide and is centred on the steering column
●Zone B= located on either size of zone A and is where your windscreen wipers would clean.
If there are any damages larger than 10mm in zone A, you will fail your MOT. If there are any damages larger than 40mm in zone B, then you will also fail your MOT.
(Find out more about when you should replace your windscreen here)
Now that you know the most common MOT failures or you have booked yourself in for a full car service you should (hopefully) pass your MOT with flying colours.
If you fail, don’t panic! Find out what you need to do >here<.
