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Vehicles you can't use at the practical test
There are a number of vehicles that can't be used for a practical driving test for safety reasons. These vehicles have either been recalled, or a safety notice issued, because a fault has been identified which needs to be corrected by the manufacturer or a dealer.
Driving your own vehicle at your practical driving test
You’ll need to check that a recall or safety notice does not affect the vehicle you plan to use at the practical test.
In the interests of safety of the driver and the driving test examiner, affected vehicles can’t be used at a practical test unless you can provide documentary evidence to show that:
- the recall work has been carried out
- the vehicle has been checked and no work is necessary
- the vehicle is exempt from the recall work
The documentary evidence can be:
- the actual recall letter or safety notice that has been stamped by the manufacturer or dealer
- written documentary evidence from the manufacturer or a dealer (on official/ headed notepaper)
If you take an affected vehicle to your test and don’t provide any documentary evidence your test will be cancelled.
No compensation will be paid.
Vehicles affected
Use the links below to find out more details about recall and safety notices for specific vehicles, and the action you need to take if your vehicle is affected.
Ford Fiesta - new shape 1995-96
Problem: faulty brake hoses.
Ford Fiesta - 1989-90
Problem: faulty seat belt mechanism.
Renault Clio ll, Renault Campus
Problem: faulty bonnet catch.
Toyota Yaris
Problem: faulty headrests and or side airbag deployment
Vauxhall Corsa D - new model
Problem: Vauxhall is recalling a number of the new Vauxhall Corsa D model vehicles for safety reasons.
Vauxhall Corsa, Combo, Tigra
Problem: faulty driver and front passenger seat belt locking mechanisms (vehicles built between 1999 and 2000).
Further information
For more details, contact the Driving Standards Agency:
Telephone
0300 200 1122
