Is a tyre pressure warning light an MoT failure even if the pressures are correct?
Is a tyre pressure light showing an MoT failure even if the pressures are correct? Can I just disconnect the light?
Asked on 21 March 2019 by malcolm wilton
Answered by
Dan Powell
A malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system will not cause the car to fail the MoT, as it is considered a minor defect. However, disconnecting the system will result in a fail, as the tyre pressure system will be obviously inoperative.
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