MOT guides
What the finding means, what may have caused it, and what it could cost to put right. Start with the part or record you want to understand.
Suspension
Suspension arm pin or bush
Find out what a worn suspension bush does, why it wears, what replacement might cost and which questions to ask when it appears in a car's MOT history.
Read guide GUIDESuspension joint dust cover
Understand a damaged suspension ball-joint dust cover, how it differs from a worn joint, possible repair costs and what to ask a garage before buying.
Read guide GUIDESuspension corrosion
Understand rust on a suspension arm or subframe, what may cause it, example repair costs and the questions to ask before committing to a used car.
Read guide GUIDECoil spring fractured or broken
Understand a fractured coil spring, possible causes, example replacement costs and what to ask the seller or garage when it appears in an MOT history.
Read guideTyres
Reading the history
Gap in MOT history
Find out why an MOT history may have a gap, which paperwork helps explain it and what costs or checks to consider before buying the car in question.
Read guide GUIDEMOT mileage went down
Understand a lower MOT mileage reading, possible recording or odometer issues, how corrections work and what evidence to ask for before buying a car.
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