Is Removing Rear Seats Illegal UK?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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It's not illegal

. If you leave the seats in and remove the seat belts however. That is illegal. your insurance company may see it different though,if the unlucky happened !

Will my car pass MOT if I remove rear seats?


You need to remove the rear seat belts

though, or the tester won't be happy as someone can still attempt to sit in there. With no rear seat belts, their arse is covered at the time of the test that you've blatently removed the rear seats. It will appear as an advisory on your MOT report though.

Are you allowed to remove rear seats?


As long as no one actually sits in the back

, you will have no problems. In NSW and QLD at least you need an inspection and in NSW also a compliance plate. if the vehicle is not designed by the manufacturer to have the seats removed as a function – been down this route before.

Do I need rear seats for MOT?


You should fail with belts in the rear but no seat

. If the seat is out, the belts should be also. But with no belts or seats in the rear, then you can pass, not just 2 door but 4 door also.

Is it illegal to remove backseat UK?


It's not illegal

. If you leave the seats in and remove the seat belts however. That is illegal. your insurance company may see it different though,if the unlucky happened !

Is a broken seat an MOT failure?

If seats can't be lifted because of heavy or fragile items on the seat, the Tester may refuse to Test the vehicle.

A passenger seat will only be considered defective if it's likely to cause injury

.

Can you remove seats from cars?

First, slide the seat to its rear-most position, exposing the front bolts. Remove these. Then, slide the seat to its forward-most position, exposing the rear bolts. … Carefully

unplug

these wires, then remove the seat from the vehicle, taking care not to scratch door jambs or other surfaces as you lift out the seat.

Do you need MOD plate to remove seats?

A Modification

Plate does not need to be fitted

. movers. result of the seating reduction. must be fitted for the reduction in seating capacity.

Are bride seats ADR approved?

ADR-

approved

and in a range of styles, enhance performance and aesthetics with Bride Japan.

Can you remove seats from a minibus?

If you are hiring the minibus you can

ask the hire company to remove some of the seats to get you under the limit

. They can then provide you with a certificate to approve the modification. RadioImp wrote: Most of them just ask ‘how many seats', just answer “6” or whatever, don't mention that you've taken any out, .

Are rear seat belts part of mot?

Rear seat belts were

included in MoT test

. Seat belts, if available, had to be worn in the back of cars by adults as well as children. Every seat belt fitted to a car had to be included in the MoT test.

Can you drive without a passenger seat UK?

Taxis and minicabs (private hire vehicles)

If the driver doesn't provide the correct child car seat,

children can travel without one

– but only if they travel on a rear seat: … without a seat belt if they're under 3.

Will a roll cage pass MOT?

Yeah

any rally car

regardless of it being GrpN or GrpA or whatever class has to be MOT'd for special stage rallying. So your assumption is correct. So a 6point cage and 4point harness mounted properly should be fine.

Are Halfords doing MOTs?

MOTs are

being offered at all open Halfords Autocentres

. To find your nearest garage and book your MOT click here.

What tool do I need to remove my car seats?

Seat Types and Tools

Either way, you will need basic hand tools such as a

socket set, ratchet, wrenches

, a flat-head screwdriver and a plastic bag. Tools required will vary depending on vehicle make and model of your car.

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