Recalls to affect upcoming driving tests

According to the Drivign Standards Agency, there are a number of vehicles, which are being recalled by manufacturers that can't be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

A vehicle can be recalled by the manufacturer if it has a known safety fault, and it's here that some affected cars are no longer capable of legally being used in a driving test. There has been a worldwide recall of some vehicles because of concerns about potentially faulty passenger airbags.

Recalled vehicles

Your vehicle will need to be checked and may need to be fixed before you can use it for the driving test if it’s on the list below.

Vehicles registered from 2000 to 2004 are affected - these have the following registrations:

•     W
•     X
•     Y
•     01
•     51
•     02
•     52
•     03
•     53
•     04

Mazda

• Mazda 6

Honda

•  Jazz
•  CR-V
•  Stream
•  Civic Coupe

Toyota:

• Corolla
• Picnic
• Yaris
• Camry
• Avensis
• Avensis Verso
• Lexus SC430

Nissan

• Almera
• Almera Tino
• Terrano
• Navara
• Patrol
• X-Trail
• Pathfinder (imported vehicles only)

What you’ll need to take to your test

You’ll need to take proof to your test that the vehicle has been checked and, if necessary, fixed. The proof you bring has to be one of the following:

• The actual recall letter or safety notice that has been stamped by the manufacturer or dealer-written proof from the manufacturer or a dealer (on official or headed notepaper) that the car is safe for use in a driving test

Your test will be cancelled and you could lose your fee if you don’t bring the right proof.

Tests booked for 15, 16 or 17 April

If your test is booked for 15, 16 or 17 April 2013 and your vehicle is listed above and hasn’t been checked, your test will be cancelled. However you will be offered another test free of charge. You still need to turn up for test as planned to show your vehicle is affected by the recall.