A new study conducted by HiQ Tyres & Autocare has found that suspension-related defects are now the leading cause of MOT failures across the UK. The study showed that suspension problems, often involving broken springs or leaking shock absorbers, were cited in nearly 40 per cent of all failed tests.
The six-week study analysed MOT failure reports from a representative sample of HiQ Tyres & Autocare centres nationwide, uncovering a shift away from easily spotted issues such as worn tyres or faulty lights, towards hidden mechanical faults that often go unnoticed by drivers. Because suspension components are difficult for drivers to inspect and can degrade gradually over time, these faults frequently remain undetected until vehicles are examined on a ramp during their MOT.
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