Wednesday 9th September 2026
Seat belts are often overlooked when preparing for your MOT, despite being a vital safety feature. Faulty or damaged seat belts can result in an MOT failure. Our guide explains what to look out for when preparing for your MOT. Reasons for seat belt failure Most seat belt faults are considered a ma... Read More
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
A clicking noise coming from your car could be caused by a number of different problems, ranging from minor to more serious. Our guide will help you to diagnose the cause of the clicking noise and what repairs are needed. Why is my car clicking but not starting? If your car is clicking when you tr... Read More
Wednesday 5th August 2026
Yes, emissions can fail your MOT if they exceed the legal limits for your vehicle. An emissions fail is always a major fault, so you cannot legally drive the car away until it passes a retest, except to a pre-booked repair. If your vehicle is emitting thick black smoke it will be classified as dange... Read More
Thursday 30th July 2026
Yes, your exhaust can fail an MOT test if it has a major fault such as a serious leak, doesn’t fit properly, lets fumes into the cabin, is too noisy or fails the emissions test. Less serious issues, such as early signs of corrosion or a leak that has not yet reached the tailpipe are more likely to... Read More
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Yes, a cracked windscreen can fail your MOT. But it depends on the size of the damage and exactly what part of the glass the crack or chip appears on. A chip as small as 10 mm could fail the test if it falls directly in the driver's line of sight, whereas damage up to 40 mm is allowed almost anywher... Read More
