Bumper cracked! Likely repair bill ? MOT fail ?

gamehungry · 3 Aug 2013 at 13:54

Thanks to a lovely pheasant deciding to fly across my path when driving I've a lovely cracked front bumper. The clips retaining it on the offside have also broken. Pictures of said damage below.

How much would I be looking at to replace or repair the bumper ? It's a 2009 Suzuki Swift. I can see full bumpers on ebay @ £300 sprayed to match your car, any good ?

My 2nd MOT is due in September, is this a likely failure ?

Any advise appreciated.

Lopéz · 3 Aug 2013 at 14:02

I have no idea on the repair cost, but no it definitely won't fail the MOT test.

gamehungry · 3 Aug 2013 at 14:19

Lopéz said:
I have no idea on the repair cost, but no it definitely won't fail the MOT test.

Well at least that's something! Thanks. Will have to get it to a local body shop & see what's what then I guess.

jamoor · 3 Aug 2013 at 14:42

ERMAGHERD Swift!!

That should be repaired using plastic welding.
Call around some bodyshops and find someone that does it!

gamehungry · 3 Aug 2013 at 14:55

jamoor said:
ERMAGHERD Swift!!

That should be repaired using plastic welding.
Call around some bodyshops and find someone that does it!

Excuse me?

Plastic welding you say, I didn't think that'd be viable tbh, will ask thoug. Thanks for the heads up.