WHAT IS VERIFIED DURING A MOT TEST?

It can be a hassle to remember that your MOT test is due, but this government-mandated test makes sure that all of the cars and trucks on our roads adhere to environmental and road safety regulations.

Here, we'll address the most common MOT Stevenage queries and go over the entire MOT test process. You should be far more likely to pass if you understand how MOTs operate from the perspective of the garage!

First, What Exactly Does a MOT Test Check?

Let's begin at the very top! The list of everything inspected during a MOT test is here below.

Your front, rear, fog, brake, registration plate, indicator, and rear reflector lights must all be in good working order, unobstructed, and properly positioned.

All lights must illuminate with a single turn of the switch, display the proper colour, and get unaffected by any other lights. A minor blue tint in your headlights is okay as long as white is the primary colour.

Headlights and brake lights, for example, must emit identical lights that are the same colour, size, and shape.

Horn:

Your horn must emit a continuous, uniform tone and be audible to other drivers on the road in the area.

Battery:

Your battery must be properly installed and exhibit no signs of electrolyte leakage.

Electrical Wiring:

Any location where the wiring could potentially come loose or short circuit needs to get secured and free from damage.

Vehicles with Tow Bars:

If your vehicle has a tow bar, it must be properly linked in order for it to connect to your brake lights. The tow bar must also be a decent condition.

The steering wheel's condition and security will get examined by the MOT tester. By moving the steering wheel in various directions while looking for evidence of damage and wear and tear, they do this.

Suspension:

The testers examine for severe damage, such as corrosion, deformation, and fractures, when inspecting suspension parts and shock absorbers.

Brakes:

Did you know that braking problems account for roughly 10% of MOT test failures? All of your relevant lights should be operational, and your pedals, brakes, and levers should all be in good shape. After that, the tester will undertake a brake performance test to evaluate braking effectiveness.

Tyres:

The first requirement is that your tyres match your car. The MOT tester will check for bulges, lumps, tears, tread separation, and exposure of the lead in addition to ensuring that the tread depth is at least 1.6mm and that there are no cuts larger than 25mm.

If your car has run-flat tyres, the warning light needs to be fully functional.

Seat Belts:

While it's not required, it's advised that you fasten all of your seatbelts before bringing your car in for a MOT. This gives you the opportunity to check which buckles are having trouble connecting before the test starts and gives you time to have any problems fixed.

Body:

It's time to examine the car's body carefully now. The entire body, including the chassis, engine mountings, seats, bonnet, doors, and boot, will get examined by the tester. There must be no excessive corrosion present in any of these regions, and there must be no edges that could cut someone.

Registration Plates:

Both the front and rear of your vehicle must prominently show your registration plate. Moreover, the spacing must be as follows: AB12 CDE, and the characters on the plate must be clearly legible.

Speedometer:

Your speedometer needs to be snugly fastened and have just enough glow to illuminate the dial. If you can still read the speedometer despite a cracked windscreen, your MOT will pass.

Exhaust system:

The exhaust system must be reliable and leak-free. If your car had a catalytic converter when it was first built, it must still have one.

As your car is running, if you hear any weird rattling or other sounds, you should report them to the mechanic since there might be a problem that needs to get fixed before your MOT test.

Mirrors and wipers:

When driving, you need to have a good vision of the road. Your wing mirrors and rearview mirror must both be stable and provide a good view of the side and back of your car. Your wipers and washer fluid must be able to clear enough of the windscreen to provide the driver with an adequate view of the road.

Windscreens:

Any damage or obstacle to the driver's field of vision that is larger than 10mm shall not be present in the portion of the windscreen that is directly in front of them. Damages and obstacles are only permitted to be 40mm in size outside of this region, as long as they are still inside the swept area of the windscreen.

Understanding what's examined during a MOT Stevenage makes it much simpler to spot issues with your vehicle.