2012 MOT Changes - Chipped ECU’s

[Phil1980]

Its good that checking bulb compatibility with the units is going to start, there are far too many people running HID's without making any other modifications.

[Philpy]

Sorry I thought Id put a link up 
http://wrecks2riches.co.uk/2010/10/2011-changes-to-mot/

Will this affect people who have had there cars remapped by the likes of R-Tech?

[string69]

Note to Nick

2nd company: Rtech MOT services ltd and jobs a good one!?   

[Wayne]

http://wrecks2riches.co.uk/2010/10/2011-changes-to-mot/

Interesting, about time they sorted HID's out, not sure on the ecu / chipping, wiring harness is very strange why on earth do they want to check that.


HID lights – Specifically those aftermarket kits that give the very bright headlight beams. Any cars found with these kits will be an automatic MOT failure. Testers are able to easily spot the difference between HID kits, and manufacturer fitted Xenon’s. Easy to spot as Xenon cars have suspension level sensors, in car beam adjuster, and usually headlight washers.

Chipped ECU’s -  Unsure of just how/if this one will realistically be enforced, but any cars with chipped ECU’s will in theory be an MOT failure. I can only assume VOSA have found an easy way of checking ECU software through the cars OBD port (diagnostic plug).

Wiring harness – The general condition of he wiring harness will be checked to make sure there is no rubbing or chaffing, and that the harnesses are in generally good condition. If unsecure, or damaged again MOT failure.

Airbag warning lights -  If any warning lights are illuminated, it will again be an MOT failure.

[RTechUK]

Note to Nick

2nd company: Rtech MOT services ltd and jobs a good one!?   

Already got that company..lol  just waiting for my old man to hand the company to me.

Nick

[Ant1981]

How can a remap make the car not worthy of passing an MOT? It's just extra performace. So long as emissions pass, what could the issue be? What's the difference between mapping a 150bhp and having a 180bhp that's essentially the same but with a different map to have that extra power in the first place? Something doesn't seem right.

[s-l-i-x]

So remap off.. Then m.o.t... Then map back on 

[cняis]

i'll keep an ear out as I work in a motor factors with our own garage/MOT test station...

any news and i'll post here 

[jeynesey]

This (ECU mods failure) seems more than unfeasable. I dont understand the proposed reasons behind thefailure?

[Adam]

This (ECU mods failure) seems more than unfeasable. I dont understand the proposed reasons behind thefailure?

How does it effect safety other than the temptation to boot it.