Dartford, Kent - The annual MOT can be a stressful experience for drivers, especially those who have failed the vehicle safety test in the past. This can be especially worrying for car owners who have had their vehicles for a longer time because roadworthiness tends to decrease the longer the car has been in use.

While many drivers pay close attention to bigger issues such as the car’s exhaust and engine, most forget about one of the most important parts of the vehicle: the tyres. It is possible to fail the MOT test because of tyre issues. While a quick visit to one of the garages in Dartford will help you address any issues, watching out for these common tyre problems will also alert you of trouble before the MOT test:

Abnormal Tyre Tread Wear

Any sign of uneven or abnormal wear and tear on the tyre’s tread is a common way to fail the MOT. The tread on tyres is responsible for maintaining a grip on the road. Once they are worn out, or the wear is uneven, the vehicle can no longer have proper traction, which is dangerous. Without sufficient traction breaking, accelerating, and even steering are compromised, which makes a vehicle unsafe for the road.

Overall Tyre Condition

MOT Dartford will result in a failure if there are any signs of damage on the tyres. Evidence of damage such as lumps, bulges, cuts, and punctures affects the safety of everyone on the road. When these signs are found on the tyres, the MOT will fail the vehicle without any question or exception.

It is best to get all of the tyres inspected at your local garages in Dartford. All these damages should be either repaired at once or if professionals cannot repair them, it is best to get the tyres changed before the MOT test.

Faulty TPMS

TPMS or the tyre pressure monitoring system is a type of sensor that measures the pressure of tyres. These are more commonly found in new and modern vehicles and they alert the driver if there are changes in tyre pressure. Once the system detects changes, drivers should check the tyre pressure.

If your car has a TPMS it is important to check that it is functioning properly. If they are faulty during the test, it will result in a failure. Unfortunately, checking on the TPMS is not possible for the average driver. It is best to have a garage technician or a tyre specialist check if the system is working properly before heading to the MOT Dartford for the roadworthiness test.

MOT Inspection By Professionals

Don’t take the risk of going to the MOT before getting your vehicle inspected by the experts at Claremont Motor Engineers. We have branches in Dartford and Welling in Kent as well as in Staplehurst in Tonbridge. Check out our website for all the information on how to contact our different branches: https://www.claremontmotors.co.uk/mot-dartford.htm.

Our experts will thoroughly inspect your vehicle to ensure it is roadworthy and will pass the MOT test without any issues.