"Why you could fail a MOT test and how you could prevent it?"
"MOT Birmingham"
[ "Why you could fail an MOT test and how you could prevent it?The yearly MOT test could turn out to be fearful once you are nearing it if you havent taken proper care of your car in the past. To become more confident about passing the test and assured of getting that certificate, you must ensure that your car is cared for and remains in shape. Most of the defects that cause the car to fail the test are easily resolvable much before the test. The most generic list of failures is listed below with remedies of how to prevent them from occurring:Signalling and lightbulbsThat is blown are one of the primary reasons for a car failing the MOT test. It is also one of the most inexpensive and simplest items to fix. Before the test, check if all the lights are functioning well - indicators, rear, front, fog lights and the brake lights. In case the headlight of the car has deflectors and you have not removed them, your car is most likely to fail the MOT test.Suspension SystemAny kind of patchy and roads with potholes would make the suspension of the car do a significant amount of workout. This would also lead to failure in these systems, making this very common. Conduct a pre-test before taking your car for a test and fix the date of your yearly service and seek the help of an expert.BrakesThe pedal should not be spongy and the car should not be pulling to the right or left under the influence of brakes  this is indicative that the brake pads need immediate replacement. Post the car being driven for almost 50,000 miles, the brakes should be changed depending on the style of driving.TyresTyres happen to be the only area of the car that is physically in touch with the surface of the road. Hence, they need to be checked regularly all through the year to make sure they are in great condition. The coin test could be helpful to check the depth of the tyres tread across the entire tyres width and all around it. If you could see the outside band of the coin that means that the tyre is still within the legal limits.Viewing of the road for the driverThe washers of the windscreen should also be working well, which would require you to fill up the reservoir and check the functioning of the pump. It is imperative to remove any stickers or cradles and any chip on the windscreen filled with a little bit of resin before that place becomes a big crack. One of your rearview mirrors should also be adjustable and intact. Stick-on mirrors can be found at a cheaper cost to replace a damaged mirror at a lower cost.Exhaust and fuelOne of the many reasons for failing the test could be emissions, more so in diesel cars. Treatment of fuel is popular amongst people. It is known as a Pre-MOT fuel treatment. This helps in cleaning the fuel system before the test. It is a good idea as well to warm up the engine by undergoing long pre-test runs at high speeds.SteeringFluid levels are not checked during most of the MOT tests. However, fluid of the power steering could be checked. The levels in the reservoir should be at a minimum level. You could check it in advance and top it up if required.Airbags and seat beltsRetraction of the seat belts should be a smooth process. Any kind of knots or twists should be resolved to ensure safety while the car is being driven. If there is no airbag or the light on the dashboard is missing would also fail.Car body and its structureYou need to take care of any edges that are sharp or loose that may lead to any kind of failure. Damages from an accident or bumpers that are loose should be taken care of timely.Car plates of registrationThe registration plates are required to be legible and visible with proper lighting around it. This could be done at the time of checking the other lights of the car to be able to pass the;MOT Birmingham;test." ]