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Hchapmam

Our car failed its MOT today due to a puncture in the left front tire. The tire is less than 6 mths old and has very good tread. It is a very slow leak and the tire warning light had not come on. Can the car fail its MOT due to this puncture. We of course now we know will get it repaired but it seams ludicrous we have to get this done and then we have to go back to get the warrant

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Hugh

Anon

Hi there,
In order to make this call, the inspector must have heard the air leaking out of the tyre or actually seen a nail/ object causing the puncture. And therefore it would be classed as a failure, as the tyre would not be in a safe operation condition.