DSA warns that recalled vehicles can't be used for driving tests until fixed

A reminder for those taking their driving test this week, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) posted information regarding recent driving test changes for those with vehicles that have been recalled by manufacturers for safety faults. These vehicles cannot be used for driving tests until they've been checked and fixed if necessary.

The recall, which is worldwide, of specific vehicles has been issued because of concerns about potentially faulty passenger airbags. If you are due to take your driving test and the vehicle you bring is on the recall list, you will need to take proof to your test that the vehicle has been checked and, if necessary, fixed or your test will be cancelled. Also, if you don’t bring the right proof, you could lose your fee.

According to the Driving Standards Agency, the proof you bring has to be one of the following:

• the actual recall letter or safety notice that has been stamped by the manufacturer or dealer


• written proof from the manufacturer or a dealer (on official or headed notepaper) that the car is safe for use in a driving test

Here is the list of vehicles affected by the safety fault recall:

Vehicles registered from 2000 to 2004 are affected - these have the following registrations:

• W


• X


• Y


• 01


• 51


• 02


• 52


• 03


• 53


• 04

Mazda

• Mazda 6

Honda

• Jazz


• CR-V


• Stream


• Civic Coupe

Toyota:

• Corolla


• Picnic


• Yaris


• Camry


• Avensis


• Avensis Verso


• Lexus SC430

Nissan

• Almera


• Almera Tino


• Terrano


• Navara


• Patrol


• X-Trail


• Pathfinder (imported vehicles only)

For more details, please visit the DSA website by clicking here.