Failed your MOT? These are the most common failure points

Nothing is more frustrating than a failed MOT. The good news: many failure points are easy to prevent with timely maintenance. Here are the most common reasons for failure.

1. Lighting

Broken bulbs, misaligned headlights, or a faulty indicator are the most common — and easiest to prevent — failure points.

2. Brakes

Worn brake pads, discs, or uneven braking between wheels quickly lead to failure due to the safety risk.

3. Tyres

Insufficient tread depth (a legal minimum of 1.6mm) or damage to the tread is strictly checked.

4. Exhaust emissions

A dirty engine or faulty catalytic converter can cause emission values to exceed limits.

5. Rust and body damage

Serious rust at critical points, such as suspension mounting points, is a common failure reason on older cars.

At Car Service Rotterdam we proactively check these points before your official inspection, so there are no surprises. Book your MOT inspection.