- Does a cracked windscreen fail an MOT?It depends on the size and where it is - the closer to the driver's eyeline, the smaller the damage needs to be to fail.
- Is a "corrosion" advisory serious?Usually not urgent yet, but corrosion near a mounting point is worth acting on before it becomes a fail.
- What does "play in steering rack" mean on an MOT?There's more free movement in the steering than there should be before the wheels actually respond.
- Does a warning light on the dashboard fail an MOT?Some do, some don't - it depends which light, and whether it's showing an actual system fault.
- What are the most common MOT failures?Lighting and signalling issues, like blown bulbs, are consistently the single biggest cause, year after year.
- What does "nearside" and "offside" mean?Nearside is the kerb side, offside is the middle-of-the-road side - in the UK, that's left and right.
- Does an engine management light fail an MOT?Usually, if it's on when it shouldn't be - it's checked as part of the MOT's emissions test.
- What tyre tread depth fails an MOT?Below 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre, anywhere around its circumference.
