ABS light MOT

[gregory87]

If my ABS warning light won't go off is this an MOT failure?

I've got an awful feeling it is.

[Yates]

yeah im sure it is mate, if you havent sorted it, what about taping over it so that it doesnt light up?

not sure if they will test each sensor on the mot

its really easy to do

[vidal]

The ABS light, if illuminated, then that will constitute a fail. To pass the MOT the ABS (if fitted) has to be working correctly and as you have pointed out, if one of your sensors is faulty, then a fail slip should be heading your way. To cover up the light, or to remove the bulb may in itself not be a guarantee of a pass. According to this page (http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_340.htm) the warning must be present and working.

Hope this helps, good luck.

V.

[lavo-vts]

yup warning light has to work ie illuminate then go out.

[jeeves_101]

yeah will fail mate.

best thing is to get a diagnostic done and they will be able to tell you which sensor it is thats knackered.

other than that, you could take them off one at a time and give them a clean, sometimes works.