Technical MOT help

Afro Angel · Nov 25, 2009

My punto hgt is due its mot in 2 weeks and I was wondering a few things...
1) Would my car pass with its current headlights (hope the pics come out ok)? And if not do I have to replace the whole unit or can I just replace the lenses?

2) Would it fail for having a rear windscreen wiper that doesn't work?

3) Would it fail for the flashing airbag lights?

Thank you in advance for any help xxx

SgtRich · Nov 25, 2009

hey, i believe it may fail on all of these as the lights look damaged and not in very good condition and the wiper has to be in good condition and must function correctly and the flashing air bag light i believe as it may show fault with the airbags. if you need anymore help theres a site here : http://www.motuk.co.uk/mot_testing.htm

paul12345 · Nov 25, 2009

I've past 2 mots with different garages without airbags working.

Tony123 · Nov 25, 2009

the lights i think just need to be seated correctly and have the correct aim

rear wiper they dont test cause you dont really need one..

Airbag lights erm not sure dont think its in a MOT inspection ive got the light on in my car and it pasted last week. so i think you should be ok

dave · Nov 25, 2009

lights should pass but buffing them up with g3 will bring them back to like new. you been using a hand car wash place? they spray traffic film remover that kills plastic headlamps.

rear wiper not an mot item.
airbag system not an mot item.

Afro Angel · Nov 25, 2009

dave said:
you been using a hand car wash place? they spray traffic film remover that kills plastic headlamps.

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I do use a hand car wash but they've been like that since the car was bought for me, looks like a thin coat'/dusting of primer or something, don't think the pics came out too well! Will d3 remove that as well do you think?

Dark_Crusader · Nov 25, 2009

Afro Angel said:
1) Would my car pass with its current headlights (hope the pics come out ok)? And if not do I have to replace the whole unit or can I just replace the lenses?

Are they steaming up?? if they are steaming up when you took these pics on the day you get it tested chances are it will impair the light trying to project properly from your beams inside the casing leading to a not so accurate reading. Your don't have to buy new ones you could just un-seal them and clean then re-seal them properly so moisture has less chance of entering the unit, (there are quite a few posts on FF on this issue), if you know what you're doing? otherwise I guess you get some more BUT they wo'nt be cheap! As there different to the regular Mk2 lights.

Afro Angel said:
2) Would it fail for having a rear windscreen wiper that doesn't work?

I would have thought so IMO as it's part of your personal road safety ? It was'nt an issue a few years back, it may just go on an advisory, but I guess it depends on which tester you go to as some are leinient than others. It's a lottery!

Afro Angel said:
3) Would it fail for the flashing airbag lights?

It's a good possibility as it's a safety feature, but some garages may turn a blind eye...

It could potentially put you at risk too in theory.

Afro Angel · Nov 25, 2009

Dark_Crusader said:
Are they steaming up?? .

Nope, not steam. Like I said, looks like paint or something.
When you say the lights are different please elaborate...

Dark_Crusader · Nov 25, 2009

As far as I'm aware, regular Mk2 lights in standard models do'nt have the Fog light option. So I'm just advising wherever you buy them from just make sure they are the correct type

smokeyjoe03 · Nov 25, 2009

Dark_Crusader said:
RE: Rear wiper

I would have thought so IMO as it's part of your personal road safety ? It was'nt an issue a few years back, it may just go on an advisory, but I guess it depends on which tester you go to as some are leinient than others. It's a lottery!

What if I drove a van, don't need a rear wiper then. I took mine off my last punto and passed the MOT so its not tested.

Tony123 · Nov 25, 2009

rear wiper isnt in the MOT specs... because some cars come without them

Dark_Crusader · Nov 25, 2009

smokeyjoe03 said:
What if I drove a van, don't need a rear wiper then. I took mine off my last punto and passed the MOT so its not tested.

Sorry smokeyjoe, not quite sure if it's question you asking me or your giving me a fact

. IMO as I said before it's down to the person who tests your car. One time I took my car to a MOT tester and he failed me on 3 things 2 of which I was very suspicious of as nothing was wrong with them, then when I took it to another guy only one thing needed doing which he fixed before he got the pass certification. Some wil take you for a burton if they can putting on new parts that sometimes are not always necessary, whereas some will allow for the odd oversight as it's somthin they know you can repair quite easily. If your Punto did not have a wiper at the back during your test then effectively yes there's nothing to test as there are a sliver of cars and vans that do'nt have rear-wipers.

Afro Angel · Nov 25, 2009

Ok, got a better pic of the lights (midnight is not the time for photos). Does anyone know whats up with them, can they be fixed and what bearing they'd have on the MOT as is? Thanx

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dave · Nov 25, 2009

g3 will do it, they even do a little kit with a mini buffer that goes in a drill to make it quicker to do

d3xt0r · Nov 25, 2009

1. Wont Fail - But still clean them

2. Wont Fail - Not an MOT Requirement as some cars don't have rear wipers or even a rear window
3. Wont Fail - As Air Bags don't get tested

Afro Angel · Nov 27, 2009

Well, it failed its MOT! But not on any of the points I mentioned! Now for a new question...
I need a new off side front coil spring. Its a 1.8 hgt. Will any punto spring fit or are they specific? If so, where can I pick one up (leicester) and how many millions of pounds will it cost?
Thanx again!

rallycinq · Nov 27, 2009

You need a pair, they need to be the correct ones for the car and they are not spensive. Euro car parts are listing them all around £24 a corner.

Cheers

SPD

Afro Angel · Nov 27, 2009

rallycinq said:
You need a pair, they need to be the correct ones for the car and they are not spensive.
SPD

Probably a stupid question but why can't I replace just the one thats broken?
And what are the correct ones?

Richc64 · Nov 27, 2009

Afro Angel said:
Probably a stupid question but why can't I replace just the one thats broken?
And what are the correct ones?

Just replacing one would put the front out of balance and affect suspension and in turn steering handling(the old spring will be more "springy" than the new one so replacing both keeps everything in balance.)

If you have someone that can fit them for you then thats the way to go(straight forward job and a few hours to do) all eurocarparts will need is your cars registration number to check which springs you need(as mentioned eurocarparts will most likely be cheapest as i just done the springs on my wifes punto and eurocarparts were the best price).
Garage should nt charge a fortune for a supply and fit if need be and as its a simple job id do a phone round for quotes(sorry ive no idea how much they charge)

cheers

beau · Nov 27, 2009

i fit 1 replacement springs all the time, never had a problem, especially if you buy a second hand spring/fiat spring.

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