Is a welded alloy wheel an MoT failure?

My tyre supplier showed me a hairline crack in my wheel rim of my Alfa Guilia. He said it's all too common these days from potholes. He arranged for it to be professionally welded. I have since been told...

Are classic cars going to have safety checks?

I read online a brief report that classic cars are due to come under the scrutiny of an MoT like safety check. Are any actual details known?

Do I still need a paper copy of the MoT?

I took a personalised registration off a car and have been sent a new log book but not a new MoT certificate. Is that normal? Do I need a new paper MoT as it shows on DVLA records as having a current MoT?

Do coil springs have to be replaced in pairs?

My 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI has just failed its MoT as one coil spring has 'fractured or broken' and the other is an advisory as it is corroded. Should I get both replaced or is it okay to just replace...

Are more than two daytime running lights an MoT failure?

The MoT inspection manual says "There must not be more than 2 DRLs fitted and they must emit white light." The 2021+ Hyundai Tucson has 10 DRL's (described as Parametric by Hyundai). Would/should this...

Can I get a shock absorber replaced under warranty?

My 71 reg Volvo XC40 (22,600 mls) has just had its 3 year service at a main dealer and was due its first MoT. I was told on collection that it needs one new rear shock absorber and won’t pass the MoT without...

Is it legal for a dealer to sell a car with three different brands of tyres?

Should a reputable car dealer sell a car with 3 different brands of tyres on. The two on the front are identical but the two on the rear different from the front and each other. The sealer says that the...

Is Start Stop orange light on an MoT failure?

Would a start stop orange light on dash fail an mot?

Are MoT dates affected by date of first registration?

My MoT renewal date was 7th October. I booked an MoT for 17th September (within 1 month), and it passed ok. But, the new MoT renewal date has come back as 17 September next year. The garage claim this...

Should I get a new MoT before I sell my car?

I have a new car on order which at the moment is due in late October. My present car was serviced and MoTd in February for March 1st (2018) reg. As 6 months will have passed would it be to my advantage,...