Tag: Safety
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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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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Seatbelt not retracting: will it fail an MOT?
A seatbelt that will not retract properly can cause an MOT fail, but the result depends on whether the retractor still works as intended and whether the belt can be worn safely.
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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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Keyless car-theft gadgets are being outlawed — the useful bit is what police can now do earlier
New UK offences targeting signal jammers and related theft devices matter less for the headline and more for the earlier police intervention they should allow.
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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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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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Hyundai Tucson TPMS light and the MOT: the 2026 UK rule
Will a Hyundai Tucson fail its MOT with the TPMS light on? Here is the 2026 UK rule, what testers check, and what to do before test day.
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Mini Cooper power steering fluid leak: when it becomes an MOT problem
A Mini Cooper power steering fluid leak can be a Major MOT defect if a component, joint or seal has failed. Here is what UK drivers should check before test day.
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