Can Bad Wheel Alignment Cause an MOT Failure?

Hm Auto Centre08 Jun, 2026Other

Many car owners only think about the things that are visible when they book a motor vehicle for its annual MOT test, such as tyres, exhaust, lights and brakes. However, wheel alignment is one thing that is often ignored. Poor wheel alignment can be a source of direct or indirect failure at a test, and often, people are surprised to learn that this could cause an MOT failure. This blog will highlight what wheel alignment is, its importance to the vehicle, and why it is important to keep it in check when the MOT test is due.