Don’t fail over easily fixed faults – here are the most common causes for failure and how eBay can help you avoid them
A whopping 7.3 million cars on the road – that’s more than a quarter – fail their MOT each year, so even if you take the greatest care of yours, it’s no wonder you still have that nagging fear your car could be one of them. eBay knows how stressful MOTs can be, but also how easily a fail can be avoided with a few quick updates, which is why its huge range of over 50 million car parts and accessories is brimming with solutions to the most common issues.
Better still, you can enjoy 15 per cent off MOT parts from selected sellers until 15 April. So, what are you waiting for? Take that bull by the horns and get prepped for your MOT now. Here are some of the top fails to look out for and how you can fix them yourself with eBay…
Wing mirrors
You parked your car in what seemed like a safe spot, only to come back an hour or two later to discover that someone has clipped your wing mirror. It gets worse. Whether they slightly damaged it or knocked it clean off, you now have a cause for MOT failure on your hands.
Thankfully, with all the original equipment manufacturer parts available on eBay, you’re sure to find the right wing mirror for your car at the right price, often for less than £, which is very welcome news. Especially when the average cost of replacing it at a garage comes in at around £ for parts and labour.
Brakes
Worn brake pads or damaged discs can trip you up in a MOT, but another issue – with a really easy fix – is low brake fluid. If it’s below the minimum mark, you vehicle will fail, so you should be testing your levels as a matter of course and topping them up every couple of years or so.
With a quick search on eBay, you’ll discover brake fluid at great prices from a wide variety of quality sellers and trusted names such as Castrol, Motul and Comma, along with a selection of brake fluid testers, to help you get into good habits.
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen wipers are responsible for many MOT fails – in fact, they accounted for , failures last year. Wiper blades can easily become damaged by grit and dirt, so they need replacing at regular intervals anyway, but you can quickly check they’re working by operating the washers and wipers together. If the water isn’t cleared from your windscreen effectively and areas are left untouched or there are smears across
