MOT defects: Condition (Seat belts)
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
10 defects: 3 dangerous, 7 major. 4 can be given as an advisory instead.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load | dangerous | None | A seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened |
| Condition webbing significantly stretched | dangerous | None | A seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened |
| Condition webbing significantly weakened | dangerous | webbing slightly damaged or frayed | A seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened |
| Condition flexible stalk damaged | major | flexible stalk damaged | A seat belt or flexible stalk damaged |
| Condition damaged | major | slightly damaged | A seat belt or flexible stalk damaged |
| Condition not functioning as intended | major | None | Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type |
| Condition buckle damaged | major | buckle slightly damaged | Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| Condition buckle missing | major | None | Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| Condition buckle not functioning as intended | major | None | Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| Condition retracting mechanism defective | major | None | Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended |
Pre-2018 names for this part
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