mechanics.tradeCoil springs
Coil springs came up 904,799 times at the MOT during 2025, the 12th most recorded defect on the list.
904,799recorded in 2025
2.9%of all recorded defects
12thon the national list
What it is
The springs carry the weight of the car and soak up the road. They break more often than people expect, usually near the bottom coil where salt collects, and a broken one is written down straight away.
What the tester can write down
| Wording on the certificate | Category | Recorded in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Major | 889,853 |
What you can do about it
Springs are normally replaced in pairs so the car sits level. Listen for a knock over speed bumps and look for the car sitting lower on one corner than the other.
Advisories
Testers also noted this 2,275,871 times in 2025 as an advisory, without failing the car for it. That is worth acting on before the next test comes round.
Nearby on the list
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