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[ "Avoid Failing the MOT test because of your tyres. Follow these simple stepsFirstof all, lets get down to what an MOT really is?Theabbreviation 'MOT' refers to the Ministry of Transport. In the U.K., afterthree years of usage, an automobile must pass a series of tests and exams toensure that it is still as safe to drive on the road as it was when it waspurchased.MOTtests are carried out to make sure that your vehicle meets both road safety andenvironmental safety standards.Whenasked about your vehicles condition, you may appear to be fully confident thatyour vehicle is up to the best of the standards and will be able to pass the upcomingMOT test with flying colours. But this is where many car owners are in thewrong.Nowadays,automobiles are so dependable that most of us don't remember;checkingthings like fuel, coolant or windscreen washer water levels very often, whichis a bad thing. There are a number of such reasons as to why you can fail anMOT test:Improper Fuel andExhaust EmissionsFaulty Seatbelts andVehicle HornCracked or DamagedWindscreenDamaged Auto Parts orBodyPoorly maintained Suspensionand SteeringFaulty Electricalequipment WiringDamaged WindscreenWipers and WashersCan Tyres lead to an MOT fail?Thereexist several reasons why a vehicle may fail its MOT and yes, tyres are acommon cause of your car failing its MOT test.Accordingto the 2019 to 2020 DVSA data on class 3 and 4 vehicles i.e. cars and lightvans, 10% failed their MOT due to faulty tyres.Thiscan be easily avoided as your Car;Tyres;Boltoncan be easily inspected and fixed before your MOT during a pre-check.Here are some of the most frequenttyre-related MOT test failures to be aware of before your next;MOT test:Shallow or Uneven Tyre Tread DepthTheMOT test is all about following legal and safe driving practices, ensuring thatyour vehicle is safe not just for you and your passengers, but also for allother road users. Tyre treads are quite significant, and the required minimumtyre tread depth for vehicles is;1.6mm. Tyres having tread depths lessthan 1.6mm are prohibited by law;and will result in an;MOT fail.Unevenor irregular tyre wear is a typical reason for an;MOT failure. The treadof your tyres is a series of grooves in the rubber that are meant todispel;water from between the;tyre and;the road. If thesegrooves wear out excessively or unevenly, tyre traction might be reduced,resulting in an;MOT failure.Condition of the Tyres SidewallSincea tyre is checked as a whole, each and every part of it will be thoroughlyinspected during an MOT test. Having good treads is not the only savingcriteria for passing your tyre checklist. The condition of your tyres, bothinner as well as outer surface should be pristine.Sidewallsare the parts of the tyre that endure the entire;pressure and weight ofthe vehicle;and still manage to;keep it;steady. If you discover a rupture, crack, puncture, or lump inthe sidewall, it's usually a symptom of major structural damage to the tyre'ssurface. You should inspect your tyres on a regular basis for anysuch;damage before your MOT.How to avoid Tyre sidewall damage?Look out for sharpobjects- If you observe a lot of rubble, stones and in rare cases, there areeven shattered glass on the road; avoid driving over them.Optimum tyrepressure- The proper tyre;pressure keeps them;inflated to the properlevel, ensuring they operate optimally. Under-inflated tyres subject thesidewalls to higher stress levels, increasing the likelihood of tyre damage orsudden blow-outs.Avoid potholes- Thebumpy driving you experience while driving over potholes can never be good. Theycan easily lead to faulty suspension and damage your tyres as well.Keep them as clean aspossible- Driving through mud, snow or spilt oil or even solvents can causemore damage to your tyres than you can imagine. The various chemicals or leftoff liquid can deteriorate the tyres rubber if exposed to them for too long.Using Incorrect Tyres for your VehicleAnothertypical reason for failing an MOT test is if your vehicle is discovered to berunning on the incorrect tyres. You should the Bridgestone Tyres Bolton that are of the proper size for yourvehicle and that is mentioned in your vehicle's owner's manual.Thereare various ways that tyres can be proven to be wrongly fitted, and mixing anyof the following;might not only result in a failure but can;alsoendanger the overall safety of your automobile:Using different sizedTyresDifferent brands ofTyres on the same setVarious tyres on thesame axleIncorrect front andrear tyre pairings;Seasonal tyresinstalled at the incorrect time of year" ]