Vehicle Maintenance
When you turn the ignition, the starter motor turns very slowly or not at all. What is the most likely cause?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- ✓ The battery is low on charge or poorly connected
- B The tyres are underinflated
- C The brake fluid is contaminated
- D The wiper blade is worn
Why this is the correct answer
If the starter motor turns slowly or not at all, the most likely cause is that the battery is low on charge or poorly connected at the terminals.
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