Seat Ibiza number plate light MOT fail: quick checks before test day
A failed Seat Ibiza number plate light can cause an MOT failure if the lamp is inoperative, insecure or seriously damaged. Here is what testers check and how to fix it.
Read MorePosted by Alex Porter | Apr 24, 2026 | Car Maintenance |
A failed Seat Ibiza number plate light can cause an MOT failure if the lamp is inoperative, insecure or seriously damaged. Here is what testers check and how to fix it.
Read MorePosted by Alex Porter | Apr 24, 2026 | UK Automotive News |
Councils in England now have to publish annual pothole progress reports by 30 June or risk losing part of next year’s road-maintenance funding. The headline sounds tough, but the real question is whether the new reporting rules make local repair performance easier for drivers to judge.
Read MorePosted by Alex Porter | Apr 24, 2026 | Car Maintenance, Guides |
A Honda Jazz can fail its MOT for an exhaust leak if the leak is serious enough to affect emissions, security, noise or let fumes into the cabin. Here is what to check before test day.
Read MorePosted by Alex Porter | Apr 23, 2026 | Car Maintenance, Guides |
A worn Peugeot 3008 ball joint can fail an MOT for excessive play, risk of detachment or a dust cover that no longer keeps dirt out. Here is what testers check and what to do next.
Read MorePosted by Alex Porter | Apr 23, 2026 | Car Maintenance |
A Renault Captur can fail its MOT for a faulty fog light, but the answer depends on whether the problem is with the rear lamp or a front fog lamp on a later car.
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