"Prevent your tyres from failing an MOT test - Safety Tips to Fol"
"MOT Scopwick, MOT Welbourn"
[ "Prevent your tyres from failing an MOT test - Safety Tips to FollowIt is quite obvious that if your tyres aren't up to the mark then they are likely to fail an MOT test. There may be different reasons for an MOT failure, but 14% of the MOT fails due to damaged or worn tyres. Tyres are one of the key components of any vehicle and are highly important for safe driving. Being the primary contact with the road they are most prone to any kind of wear. So, they must be regularly checked, essentially before the MOT testNow to ensure that your tyres won't fail during an MOT Welbourn test, have a look at some of the tyre safety tips and hacks. Here is all you need to knowDamaged Tyre Tread;Tread is known to be the core of a tyre and therefore, it is necessary to maintain a minimum tread depth. For the UK, there is a strict regulation for minimum tread depth that is 1.6 mm. However, most of the motorists risk their driving by having less tread depth than what's recommended. Most of the tyre manufacturers may even recommend you to have a minimum tread depth of 3 mm. Healthy treads offer the best road-gripping, better braking, and steering with good controlTo avoid an MOT failure at the service station, check the tread depth by yourself by placing a 20p coin across the length of the tyre. If the coin is visible at the outer rim then the tread is less than 1.6 mm and your vehicle is likely to fail the MOT due to insufficient tread. Additionally, you may also find rough and torn patches on the tyre surface. So, always make a careful observation before conducting an MOT test. The MOT is one of the reputable garage service recommendations based in the UK.Damaged Tyre SidewallAnother cause for the MOT failure is cuts, bulges, and bubbles found at the tyre sidewalls. Your sidewalls hold the key responsibility for the driver's safety as they absorb all the extra pressure exerted on your tyres while travelling. Any physical damages caused to the tyre sidewalls directly impact the tyre performance and hence increase the chances of an accident. So, if your tyres are having any sidewall damage, then work on them before it fails an MOTBelow discussed are the top five tips to deal with and prevent sidewall damage:1. Avoid scuffing at kerbsWhen your tyres come in contact with any parking kerbs then your tyre will probably suffer from sidewall damages. So, try to avoid any such scenarios2. Avoid driving over potholesYes, we know that potholes are very common nowadays and they can't be ignored while driving. But to reduce the tyre impacts, make sure you are preventing driving into potholes to save the integrity of your tyres3. Follow correct tyre pressureCorrect tyre pressure is always important to maintain optimal tyre performance. Avoid under-inflated tyres which may cause the sidewalls to get exposed towards more stress levels and thus increase tyre damages.4. Clean up your tyresIf you are walking over unclean surfaces then your footwear will likely get dirty too. The same case is with your tyres. Prolonged exposure to oil and dirt leads to softening of your tyres compound. Hence this leads to an increase in the chances of sidewall damage.5. Throw out sharp objectsMostly, you will find stones, pebbles, nails, and glass pieces embedded into the tyre sidewalls and the tread. During a tyre inspection, MOT is likely to fail due to these sharp objects leaving a puncture and lots of sidewall damage in later days. So, pick and throw them out the sooner you isolate them in the tyre treadTPMS failure leads to MOT failureTPMS or Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems are found in most vehicles. This is the only component whose malfunctioning causes your vehicle to fail an MOT test. This TPMS malfunction is due to outdated internal batteries, torn tyres, etc. However, TPMS technology is specifically made to monitor tyre pressure and alert the driver during critical situations. This is how the motorists can know when the tyre needs replacement or has to be reinflatedMake sure you are resetting the reading recorded by the TPMS on a regular basis. Certain times, the tyre pressures recorded by TPMS are different from the ones recorded during a manual inspection. In those scenarios, you will likely fail your MOT. So, to avoid tyre damage, always go for regular tyre inspections to improve the driving safety and ensure that the tyre is not failing the MOT. Book the desired service for your car with MOT Scopwick and speak to the experts to deal with any kind of tyre failure." ]