NCT test, boot won't open automatically

lisij

Hello, was wondering will i still be able to pass the NCT test if my keyring button for automatic boot opening is not working, i think the mechanism broke, but you still can open it manually

demanufactured

Should be fine , if they fail it i'd argue the point of being able to open it manually.

Cleveland Hot Pocket

Just don't give them the keyfob attachment with the buttons, then they'll have to open it manually!
Anyway, not opening remotely the boot is not a safety issue so they won't fail you on it. I doubt it is even checked tbh.

lisij

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

Just don't give them the keyfob attachment with the buttons, then they'll have to open it manually!
Anyway, not opening remotely the boot is not a safety issue so they won't fail you on it. I doubt it is even checked tbh.

thing is, motor is in the boot
and i need to give the key fob, the button on the key itself i guess I'm in trouble

coylemj

lisij wrote: »

thing is, motor is in the boot
and i need to give the key fob, the button on the key itself i guess I'm in trouble

Just because it's included as a factory-fitted 'goodie' doesn't mean you'll fail the NCT if it doesn't work.

The following is listed as a 'Fail' under bodywork.....

Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective

If you can manually open the boot then the catch is not defective.

guil

I had a 05 focus with a broken motor in the boot. There was no way to open it and it passed.

lisij

coylemj wrote: »

Just because it's included as a factory-fitted 'goodie' doesn't mean you'll fail the NCT if it doesn't work.

The following is listed as a 'Fail' under bodywork.....

Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective

If you can manually open the boot then the catch is not defective.

Thanx a million, will see how it goes

coylemj

guil wrote: »

I had a 05 focus with a broken motor in the boot. There was no way to open it and it passed.

You shouldn't have been passed. This is from S.35 Bodywork in the current NCT manual, it lists 10 locations in the car's 'Primary Body Structure' to be inspected for rust, including the 'boot floor'.....


The bodywork check includes an examination of the boot. Where this cannot be opened or contains items which would make the examination difficult, the bodywork check is considered to have not been completed and the vehicle cannot be passed.

GTE

You will be fine.

My car has had 3 or 4 NCTs with a broken boot release. It can only be opened with the key in the lock. Only one tester has bothered to take the key out of the ignition and check the boot.

All passes.