Top 10: The most common MoT failure points
There are few less satisfying elements to car ownership than failing your MoT test. If your car is properly maintained and in good condition, the current MoT shouldn't pose too many problems. But sometimes all it takes is a little neglect, or lack of preparation, to see your pride and joy fall at the first hurdle.
And taking a look at the top 10 reasons for failing the MoT test, many, many of those failed MoT tests are eminently avoidable. Not only that, but they are cheaply and easily fixed. Take five minutes out to read the failure list, and ask yourself this - when did you last make the basic checks to avoid these failure points? If it was more than a couple of weeks ago, you know what to do.
Suspension - Suspension arms - Pins/bushes/ball joints
8% failure rate
Suspension systems are complex, and have many moving parts, varying from car to car - so it's no surprise that there's a relatively high failure rate. A sure sign of worn suspension is knocks and clonks driving over bumps, or a general wallowiness when driving. If you're unsure of the state of play, get it checked, especially before an MoT.
