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Split CV boot and the MOT: when it fails and what it costs to fix
A split CV boot can fail an MOT if it is no longer stopping grease from escaping or dirt from getting in. Here is what testers look for and what repair costs usually look like in the UK.
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Osprey vs InstaVolt charging costs in the UK
Compare Osprey and InstaVolt charging costs in the UK, including app, contactless and off-peak prices, plus real examples for 20, 40 and 60 kWh top-ups.
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Nissan Qashqai suspension bush replacement cost: UK price guide
Typical UK Nissan Qashqai suspension bush replacement costs, common symptoms, MOT risk, and when a garage will replace the whole arm instead.
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Diesel smoke test MOT fail: how to lower opacity before a retest
Failed a diesel smoke test at MOT? Here is what opacity means, what usually causes the fail, and which fixes are worth doing before a retest.
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VW Golf rear coil spring snap symptoms: the warning signs and the MOT risk
A snapped rear coil spring on a VW Golf can start with a light clonk, a low rear corner or tyre rubbing. Here is how to spot it, what the MOT says and why it should not be ignored.
Read MoreMOT repair costs UK: what common failures usually cost to fix
A practical UK guide to common MOT failure repair costs, what is usually urgent, what can wait, and which faults are worth fixing before test day.
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Daytime running lights MOT rules 2026: which cars are tested and what fails
Daytime running lights MOT rules 2026 explained: which cars are covered, when a faulty DRL becomes a fail, and what UK testers actually check.
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Lambda reading too high at MOT? Why it happens and how to fix it
Failed your MOT because the lambda reading is too high? Here’s what it means, the UK MOT limit, the most common causes and what to check before a retest.
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BMW 3 Series oil leak and the 2026 MOT: what testers look for
A BMW 3 Series oil leak is not always an automatic MOT fail. Here is what the 2026 UK rule says, when it becomes major or dangerous, and what to check first.
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SEAT Ibiza horn not working? What to fix before the MOT
SEAT Ibiza horn not working before an MOT? Here is what usually causes it, what to check first and when to book a garage before test day.
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Toyota Yaris exhaust emissions fail: what usually causes high MOT readings
Worried your Toyota Yaris could fail its MOT emissions test? Here’s what the MOT actually checks, why ‘CO2 fail’ is often the wrong phrase, and what to inspect first.
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Missing wheel nut MOT rules: when it’s a major fail and when it’s dangerous
A missing wheel nut, bolt or stud can fail an MOT in the UK. Here’s what testers look for, when it becomes a major or dangerous defect, and what to fix before test day.
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