Would You Like to Know About the Most Common MOT Failure Reasons?

 

The purpose of making it legally compulsory to take part in the MOT Test and obtain a certificate was to make all owners pay attention to the health of their vehicles. This is because many motorists often put off getting regular servicing done, so they get serious about the MOT after some time as that is when they are allowed to drive. Are you also going to attend the MOT Test in Darlington soon? If so, you should know what the most common causes of MOT failure can be (discussed below) so that you can pay attention early to get them fixed by professionals to pass the test in one go if it has been a long time since they were checked. 

Seatbelts—

 

Seat Belts are also used a lot while driving because they play a huge role in maintaining our safety, so their checking has been made mandatory by DVSA. Here not only the condition of the belt is checked but also how it is working is seen for instance their way of locking and unlocking, enough stretching and others. Buckle, retractor, pillar loop, webbing, latch plate etc. are also considered as parts of the seatbelt.

Exhaust System—It is made up of several parts that work together to prevent harmful gases from entering the cabin and the engine as these can cause health problems and also harm the environment. The effect of these gases is largely eliminated by the exhaust system and only after that it is expelled through a pipe. Think for yourself whether it would be right to continue using this system if it has any problem like leakage or cracking or any other defect. That is why DVSA has made it mandatory to do a thorough inspection of it.

Windscreen

Everyone knows how important it is for the windscreen to be clean and crack-free as the driver needs to be able to see things outside clearly. There should be no marks or stickers stuck on the glass. Even a small defect can lead to a failure in the MOT test. We are discussing only the front windscreen here as the rear windscreen does not have any role to be checked during testing but it is still the owner's responsibility to keep it clean.

Wipers

Just like the windscreen, wipers are also very important when it comes to a safe driving experience. This is why they are also inspected by testers who check their arms, and rubber blades thoroughly to find out if they can clean the windscreen properly or if they are working intermittently. Think for yourself, wipers are needed the most during rains, then how will the water falling on the windscreen be cleaned quickly, if there is any fault in them, therefore do not delay getting them repaired on time. 

Tyres  

Keeping tyres in good condition is also a very important factor for a safe riding experience. It is common for tyres to wear out and weaken over time, although good quality tyres will still perform well at low speeds. Often, failure to pass an MOT test is due to the tyre and its conjunct parts not being in good condition or functioning in a problematic manner. For instance, when the wheel is going over kerbs and potholes, sometimes their setting is wrong which hurts the tyres. Since tyres with a tread depth of less than 1.6mm are unable to provide proper grip as this is the minimum legal requirement, the tester checks these things too. So if you think the tyres have been used for a very long time, keep these things in mind as well.

Suspension System 

This system helps in maintaining adequate contact with the road and such things lead to better grip and handling performance. Since a comfortable ride is also essential, this system can absorb the bumps and jolts that occur when the road is uneven and covered with potholes or curbs. This is a special part that must be in good health otherwise safety will be compromised. Since many functions depend on the suspension system whenever we drive, over time we also face some problems that need to be checked properly, that is why, when your vehicle undergoes an MOT Test in Darlington, this system is checked thoroughly.

Lights

All types of lights installed in your vehicle like indicators, headlights, brake lights, fog lights and others should have sufficient brightness and be in good condition. A broken bulb is also considered one of the reasons for MOT failure. Think for yourself, without these, we will be able to ride safely, especially when it comes to driving at night. It helps us to make things visible and indicate to other drivers also while taking U-turns. 

Here is one exceptional case too set by DVSA those vehicles that won't affect the result of the MOT test whose front and rear lights are not working properly, hidden, permanently removed, masked or anything else. However, such vehicles need to be used only during the daytime as when it turns dark, they become unsafe.