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MOT Test RegulationsDefinite Failure (if caught). The DVSA (formerly VOSA) MOT inspection manual states that a vehicle will fail if an airbag fitted as original equipment is obviously missing or defective. If the inspector spots a non-airbag wheel on a model that required one, it is an automatic fail.The Dashboard Light CatchPass or Fail Loophole. In practice, many aftermarket modifications pass the MOT only if the "resistor trick" keeps the warning light off and the installation looks factory-neat. However, an eagle-eyed tester who knows the Aero 8's exact spec can still fail it.Insurance PoliciesRisk of Voided Coverage. Removing standard safety equipment is a major modification. If you do not explicitly declare it to your insurer, they can completely void your policy, leaving you personally liable in an accident.
