🚗🚨 Heads up, drivers! A mechanic has revealed a simple mistake that might cost you your MOT!
It seems that the placement of items on your car windscreen could lead you to fail this crucial test. Anything placed in the wiper’s ‘swept area’ — essentially the part of the windscreen cleaned by the wipers — is a red flag! This includes those fun festival parking stickers or the handy sat nav you’ve positioned right in the middle of the screen. If it’s in the wipers’ path, it could be an issue. Yikes!
Seasoned Kwik Fit mechanic Martin Delahunty explains that although MOT testers can sometimes remove obstructive items like air fresheners or sat navs, there’s no guarantee. They might be cautious if there’s a risk of damage. Your best bet? Keep that windscreen clear!
And it’s not just the stickers. Anything dangling from mirrors, like rosary beads, or devices stuck in the wrong spot, could spell an automatic fail. Make sure to check before hitting those big car shows or holidays.
But that’s not all: lighting and electrical faults are still top causes for MOT failures — often as easy to fix as replacing a blown bulb. Don’t let a small issue become a big headache! 📅
And remember, maintaining your car’s suspension is crucial, especially with an increase in potholes and heavier vehicles, which put more strain on those car springs.
Stay safe out there and make sure your car is roadworthy by keeping an eye on these spots! 🚗👌 #CarCare #MOTPrep #DriverTips