Driving test vehicle recall.

Just to cover what I’m sure many have read in the press, Toyota a recalling some 3 door vehicles up to 2010.

Mine is a 5 door 2013 model.  That’s that covered then. Here’s the article.

Vehicle recall: car practical test

Toyota has issued a recall notice affecting the Yaris model built between June 2005 and May 2010.
You can’t use a vehicle that has a possible safety fault on the practical driving test unless you have proof that the vehicle is safe.

The recall notice

There are 2 separate safety issues:

  1. potential for the seat rail track to break if the seat is frequently adjusted forward and/or backward for:

    • driver’s seat – all vehicles
    • front passenger seat – 3-door vehicles only
  2. potential for a crack to develop in the steering column mounting bracket if the steering wheel is frequently and forcefully turned to the full-lock position

For more information

Read this notice on GOV.UK for the latest list of vehicle recalls and for details on the type of proof you need to bring to test.

DVSA examiners may accept proof from the Toyota Online Recall Tool. You or your pupil would need to access this tool and complete the verification process on a suitable device to show the examiner, without delaying the testing schedule.

For tests taking place within next 3 days

If you’re affected by this and any of your pupils have a driving test booked within the next 3 working days (from Wednesday 16 April), they can cancel or re-arrange it free of charge.

They can do this by contacting DVSA practical test enquiries and booking support to re-arrange; telephone 0300 200 1122 (Monday to Friday, 8am to midday).

For tests taking place in more than 3 days’ time

If any of your pupils have a driving test booked to take place in more than 3 days’ time (from Wednesday 16 April), they’ll still have to give the usual 3 clear working days notice to change or cancel without losing their fee.

They can do this by using one of the following links:


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