Rear Wiper Blade - Mot?

[hc4361]

The MOT test has changed a lot - is a damaged rear screen wiper blade a fail?

Many thanks

[davebro]

I don't think it's mentioned as a test item (many cars don't have one anyway). I think it would only be a fail if the damage could cause injury - e.g. sharp bits sticking out. But fix it anyway!

[hc4361]

I've only just noticed it and car is booked in this afternoon. Thanks for the prompt reply

[retrocop]

Worth nipping out quick and get a replacement. You will need a serviceable one in any case and if it is a failure ( I don't think it is) you lose a bit of money for the sake of an easy rectifiable problem.

[ummmm]

Yep, I'd get it fixed if you can. Somewhere like Halfords.

[ImLostAgain]

No it's not a fail. My car had a bust one for two or three years and I never got around to fixing it. It was never mentioned.

[teacake44]

@11.50 agree, no fail. just bear in mind winter is on its way.

[TonyV]

I just took mine of when I noticed it was damaged and car passed.

[FoxLee2]

My car went in for an MOT yesterday and I needed a new front blade as the rubber was flapping. It was also due a service but they couldn't fit that in the same day. I mentioned the wiper and asked if it could wait for the service or would it fail the MOT. I was told it would fail so they did the wiper with the MOT.