MY five year old MINI Cooper just failed the MoT, needing a total rear brake replacement - is this a common fault?

My MINI Cooper kist failed its MoT because it needs a total rear brake replacement. I was told it had warped rear callipers, worn rear disks, pads and sensors - which were required at 29,000 miles. The...

When should I change my brake pads?

I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is the legal requirement for changing them as opposed...

How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd?

I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?

Will my car fail its MoT because a door mirror indicator doesn't work?

My 2010 Hyundai ix35 has indicators in the door mirrors. One has failed. Does this mean that the car will fail its next MoT?

Is a flickering daytime running light an MoT failure?

The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure?

Will my car fail its MoT because the third brake light doesn't work?

Is the high level braking light part of the MoT test? I have read somewhere that if it is fitted it must work. Mine has stopped working and I cannot find out why. If I remove it completely as long as the...

My car has failed its MoT on one rear fog light not working - can it pass with just one?

My car has failed its MoT as there is only one rear fog light working. Does my Rover 75 have one or two rear fog lights?

I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain but my MoT has expired - can I drive my car home?

I will be returning to UK after four months in Spain. My MoT has expired while away. Can I drive my car home from Dover without an MoT?

Should a 2003 diesel fail its MoT for the engine warning light not illuminating with the ignition?

Should a 2003 diesel fail its MoT for the MIL not illuminating with the ignition?

Is it legal to test drive a car with no MoT if it's on trade plates?

I've seen a car I like with a dealer, however, the MoT expired earlier this month. I've raised this with the dealer who has said they will put a year's MoT on it once it has sold, but that I can test drive...