What Is Covered By An MOT Test?
The MOT test is designed to make sure your vehicle meets all the legal requirements for safe road use. Nothing is taken apart - checks are visual and functional only.
Some of the areas covered in the MOT test are:
- Brakes - checked for condition and tested for effectiveness using a special roller system
- Fuel system - checked for leaks and to ensure that the fuel filler cap opens and closes correctly
- Lights & Horn - including headlights, brake lights, indicators and all other compulsory external lights
- Vehicle Identification Number & Registration Plate - these are legally required and must be present and correct
- Seatbelts and seats
- Windscreen, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
- Exhaust system - checked for leaks and tested for emissions
- Vehicle structure - checked for excessive rusting or damage that would make it unsafe
- Steering, suspension, wheels & tyres - all checked to ensure they are in satisfactory condition and, in the case of tyres, to ensure they are of the correct type
- Doors & mirrors - doors must open and close securely, mirrors must be present and in good condition
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