What Are the Most Common MOT Failure Reasons?

Is your vehicle going to attend the MOT test soon? So why not learn the reasons why most vehicles fail to pass the test? If you feel that the health of the vehicle has not been taken care of for a long time or you have some doubts, especially about the parts we have discussed on this blog, do not forget to get your vehicle checked by professionals before the MOT test. 

Suspension System

Suspension is the part of our vehicle that protects us from the shocks caused by bad road conditions like potholes. So, whenever your vehicle goes there it easily handles the hits automatically so that they do not disturb your comfort. Over time, this system also reaches a state when it is unable to do its job properly, at that time it not only affects your ride but also other parts of your vehicle like tyres and wheels. This is why suspension must be checked every time your vehicle undergoes an MOT Test in Bristol. Based on our statistics, we found that very few vehicles fail to pass the test because there is little or no fault in the suspension system, so we should not take it lightly.

Windscreen

The driver's view should be clear at all times, otherwise it can put many lives at risk. That is why it is also checked during the test so that it can be understood whether there is any crack or whether any paper or sticker is not stuck. Such things also distract the driver while driving the car. So make sure that whenever you go to take part in the MOT test, take a look at it before that, so that there is no problem in passing it due to the windscreen.

Wipers

It also matters a lot how the wipers of the vehicle are performing to clean the windscreen. Testers check them keeping in mind several things like whether they are not working during the stuck time or if there is any broken part in them. If you feel that they are not removing water properly then you should get them replaced as testers also pay attention to this because think for yourself whether they will compromise your and others' safety if you have to drive during the rain.

Exhaust System

 What happens if you use a vehicle whose exhaust system has a fault? It can affect your health and the purity of the environment. The reason behind saying this is that they reduce the toxicity of the gases coming out of the engine and expel them through the exhaust pipe. If there is a leak in their pipe or a crack in any part, then these toxic gases will enter your vehicle and also get mixed in the environment which will later create problems for everyone. That is why it is necessary to check them during the MOT test and many vehicles have to face failure if any fault is found in them.

Vehicle Registration Plate 

The number plate contains a lot of the same and most basic information about the vehicle, so it must be legible in every way. The numbers and alphabets written on it must be displayed without any omissions. This is why these checks are done by the testers and their visibility can be a sign of failure.

Seatbelts 

Seatbelts are installed for safety purposes. Now if there is any defect in them such as damage, not only the seatbelt is checked by the MOT testers but also all the components that come with it. For instance, webbing, load limiter, buckle, retractor and more. If you think it is faulty and you can lock and unlock the belt properly, then get it replaced because even if these faults are detected by the tester then they won’t give any kind of relaxation to clear the test. 

 

Lighting and Indicators 

Every vehicle has many lights that ensure safe travel. Their condition should be perfect in every way like there should not be any cracks in the bulb. There should not be any loss in their brightness as they are considered useless. Neither the lights should be removed nor any kind of sticker should be put on them. The warning lights on the dashboard should be lit properly as they inform us about all the most important parts of our vehicle when there is a problem with them. This way we can get them fixed by professionals without wasting time and waiting for any other indication. When all these lights are checked during the MOT Bristol, in most cases some problem is found in them so focus on getting them fixed if you want your vehicle to pass the test on the first attempt.

Conclusion

Whatever common failure causes we have shared with you on this page, you should pay special attention to them while getting your car repaired. If you have any doubts about them, we would also like to advise that you should also pay attention to the regular servicing of your car. This way your car will remain in good condition as minor problems will be fixed in time.