Will a car show as 'No MoT' on the government database if it is SORN?

I need a second hand car and my friend has offered to sell me his 2002 Ford Fiesta. He gave me the number plates but I’ve checked on the direct.gov website and it says the car has no tax or MOT. He doesn’t...

Dealer didn't tell us our new car had been in an accident - what do we do?

My parents bought my brother a 2005 Peugoet 107 in September 2016. The car developed a fault (horn sounding with no one pressing it) and was sent to the local mechanic to get it sorted. When he was fixing...

How can I claim back my impounded car that has no road tax or MoT?

I have insurance but received no notification regarding my MoT and road tax. I was stopped by the police who told me that i did not have tax nor MOT so my car was impounded. How can i claim it back?

What is the clicking sound my Renault Megane makes on full lock of steering?

I own a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 and I noticed yesterday a clicking sound coming from the driver's side on a right turn at full lock, though it does happen to a lesser degree at full lock when turning left...

Is my car going to fail its MOT if the exhaust touches the fuel pipe?

I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic that the brakes are binding. Is this an MOT failure...

Where do I stand if I have been unknowingly driving without a licence and insurance?

A few months back I was driving my son's car. We parked and when we came back someone was just about to put a note on to say someone else had hit it. Minor damage to the car but as he's a student we wanted...

Will Volkswagen 'defeat device' update cause MoT problems?

My 2012 VW Golf 2 litre diesel turbo has a 'defeat device'. I have noted in your forum that some Tiguan drivers with same engine have had impaired engine performance following software change to 'correct'...

Will my car fail the MoT over a faulty headlamp washer jet?

I have a 2010 Nissan Qashqai with a headlamp washer jet that won't retract after spraying. Nissan quoted £228 for a replacement and our local independent garage is unable to source the jet assembly. It's...

MoT failure over suspension

I'm thinking of buying a used Audi A5; however, DVLA records show that the car failed a recent MoT due to: -Nearside front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint...

Nissan Navara chassis corrosion

My 2006 Nissan Navara failed its MoT recently due to chassis corrosion. Apparently this is a common fault, so I phoned Nissan UK and they arranged an inspection, which was carried out by the RAC on my...