Are airbags checked on an MOT?
During your MOT your vehicle’s airbags will be checked. In fact, this indicator light is considered a major reason to fail your MOT, since it directly impacts your safety. So before taking your car in for the MOT, have a mechanic do a diagnostic check to find the origin of the problem.
Can you fail MOT for low brake fluid?
Items that won’t now cause an MOT failure A few defects that would’ve resulted in a failure before, are classified as ‘Minor’ defects. You’ll still need to get them repaired as soon as possible but they won’t result in an MOT failure. These include: Brake fluid below minimum level.
Can a missing airbag warning light fail the MOT?
However, there will be no MOT requirement for the lamp to actually work once these changes become ‘live’.” So whilst driving a car with possibly faulty airbags is far from ideal, an inoperative airbag light should NOT fail the MOT (refer your MOT garage to VOSA if they think otherwise).
How to reset Nissan Almera airbag warning light?
Put your key in the ignition and turn it until the dashboard lights come on. Do not start the engine. Press the button on the inside of the door (pictured below) 5 times before the airbag warning light comes on (you have about 5 seconds so don’t panic). Turn the key all the way off as soon as the airbag light goes off.
How do you know if your airbag sensor is at fault?
The way you know if the sensor is at fault or not, before scanning your airbag system for faults, is to simply look at the “Passenger Airbag Off” light. If there’s no one in the seat, the light should illuminate.
Why does my airbag warning light keep flashing?
The main problem is that it is a 60 mile round trip to keep taking the car back to the dealer and every time this has to be done at my expense. I would be really grateful for any advice anybody is willing to give.
Is an airbag warning light an MOT failure?
No, front foglights, along with reverse lights aren’t an MOT requirement, so if they don’t work, you’ll get an advisory at most. Airbags aren’t a fail. You’ll get an advisory at most. So would that apply to stuff like front fogs? Not a legal requirement to have them, so if one isn’t working, I guess that is a fail.
Why does my Nissan Note have a flashing airbag warning light?
Welcome to the forum . My Nissan Note Ntec 2009 vintage has a flashing airbag warning light and the code it flashes appears to be 17. Can anyone tell me what this means? Also was there a recall for this model due to an airbag fault?
When does the air bag light stop flashing?
The light will flash for exactly seven seconds. Once it is off, you have to turn off the ignition within a second. Turn the ignition on again after three seconds. Repeat this process for two or three times and the airbag light will stop flashing. This is the time you’ll know that it is reset. (Part 1) How To Fix Airbag Light – Fast & Easy!
Why is my airbag light on but not working?
The sensors in your airbag system might wear out rendering them inoperative. The passenger occupancy and the clock spring sensors are the two most common sensors that fail. The passenger occupancy is weight sensitive to ensure that you don’t have more than the required weight on your front seat.