MOT Test - Fail on Drivers seat security

what you quoted is the criteria " 2. The security of the drivers or front passenger's seat is significantly reduced." which could mean broken mounting bolts or broken frame if the seat belt stalks are mounted to it as well the it comes under seat belt criteria, but without seeing it personally its fairly hard to determine how bad it is.

Not too clear what you are saying: "Very slight play when drivers seat is levered up when fully slid back....Seems to be wear on seat slider section and not play on the fixed mounting." So, there is play even when the seat is far back, and the belt is showing damage?

Reasons for Rejection(5b): "...to remove ALL the slack from the belt..."(2b), and (2c): "fluffing or fraying... ", "stitching badly frayed..." You may also like to post your question to the MOT Forum: If you are not happy about or if you disagree with the result, you may like to appeal to the Vehicle Inspectorate. Do not carry out any repair to your vehicle. You must complete an appeal form (VT17) obtainable from any MOT test station (or the Inspectorate , the address of your local VI office is displayed in the MOT test station) and return it to the MOT station within

14 working days. If your appeal is successful, some or all of the test fee will be refunded.

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No broken mounting bolts, no broken frame - seat belts are judged ok. I am taking the vehicle in for repair tomorrow and this is one point of the test that seems a bit harsh. thanks for your input

John

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No damage to belt, seat seems secure to me. The amount of play is really negligible and only when I grasp the seat and give it a good upward push - I would say 2mm at most. Thanks for your input John

Does seem a OTT. Seat runners almost invariably have play. They're not exactly precision mechanisms. Those that don't have play, are probably gummed up with dust and fibre particles. Mike.