First OBD2 scanner? 4 beginner-friendly picks for UK drivers
Looking for the best OBD2 scanner for beginners in the UK? These four easy-to-use options cover app-based and standalone scanners, plus what to check before you buy.
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Best car battery charger for home use in the UK: 4 smart chargers that make sense
Looking for the best car battery charger for home use in the UK? Here are four smart chargers worth shortlisting, plus what to look for before you buy.
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Skoda Fabia shock absorber leak MOT fail: what testers check first
A Skoda Fabia can fail its MOT for a shock absorber with a serious fluid leak, no damping effect or insecure mounting. Here is what testers actually look for and what to do before test day.
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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.
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Honda Jazz exhaust leak MOT fail: what to check before test day
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.
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Peugeot 3008 ball joint MOT fail: what to check first
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.
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Renault Captur fog light MOT fail: what testers check first
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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Hyundai i10 tyre sidewall damage MOT fail: what testers check first
A Hyundai i10 can fail its MOT for tyre sidewall damage if the tyre has a bulge, deep cut or exposed cords. Here is what testers look for and what to check before test day.
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Mini brake light switch MOT fail: what to check first
A faulty brake light switch can make a MINI fail its MOT if the stop lamps are delayed, inoperative or stay on. Here is what to check first.
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Volkswagen Polo number plate bulb MOT fail: what to check first
A failed Volkswagen Polo number plate bulb can be an MOT minor or a major fail, depending on whether the rear plate is still properly illuminated. Here is what to check and how to fix it.
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Ford Focus suspension arm bush MOT fail: what to check first
Ford Focus suspension arm bush MOT fail, what testers look for, common symptoms and the checks worth making before test day.
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Toyota Yaris headlight aim MOT fail: what to check before test day
A Toyota Yaris can fail its MOT on headlight aim if the dipped beam points too high, too low or produces the wrong beam image. Here is what to check before the retest.
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