Why Some MOT Defects Remain Difficult to Spot
Some vehicle faults can be deceptive in nature, meaning they occur without warning. A car may drive normally despite a developing uneven tyre wear pattern, a deterioration in the condition of suspension bushes or even a developing fault in one of the vehicle’s lights. Some issues may only present themselves under the conditions that they are tested under, which is another reason an MOT is not a replacement for regular maintenance. The MOT only tests certain aspects of a vehicle to confirm it meets the requirements of the road. Learning more about where less obvious defects tend to creep up is useful for drivers, as it means they avoid potential MOT surprises. Less Obvious Defects Before Testing An MOT test looks over a specific set of items for a vehicle, not an overall mechanical specification. This causes some defects to appear later. A driver may not notice a developing issue with the same regularity they might notice a sudden fault with the engine or transmission. It is usually har...