An MOT failure can feel alarming, but most failures are for fixable items such as tyres, lights, brakes or suspension parts. What matters is understanding the result, keeping the car legal and safe, and getting fair repairs. This guide picks up where preparing for the MOT leaves off.
Step by step
Read the result carefully
The MOT result lists defects as dangerous, major or minor, along with advisories. Dangerous and major defects cause a failure. Ask the tester to show you each fault if anything is unclear.
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