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MOT Testing

Have your vehicle MOT'd and all work carried out by us for an hassle free inspection

MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing UK MOT certificate provided that a current MOT certificate is presented to the examiner at the time of the test.

On passing the MOT test, the vehicle will receive a certificate valid from the date of expiry of your existing MOT certificate.

All UK cars 3 years old and over require a valid MOT certificate by law. The contents and standards required are set by the Vehicle Inspectorate.

What is involved?

The annual testing of your vehicle to ensure it meets minimum road safety standards. You may view the MOT test if you wish. It will be carried out by a Vehicle Inspectorate approved tester. An assistant is essential for proper conduct of the MOT test. You must not interrupt or distract the tester during the inspection. Due to MOT procedures, items may appear under more than one heading.

Driving Controls

Steering Wheel and Column
Foot brake and Servo
Handbrake
Light Switches and Horn
Windscreen Wipers and Washers

Exterior

Suspension
Shock Absorber Effectiveness
Tyres and Wheels
Body Condition

Lights

Side lamps
Direction Indicators
Headlamps
Headlamp Aim
Reflectors
Stop Lamps
Rear Lamps
Fog Lamps

Under Bonnet

Braking Components
Suspension
Steering

Under Vehicle

Steering
Tyres and Wheels
Foot and Handbrake System
Suspension and Shock Absorbers
Wheel Bearings and Drive-shafts
Exhaust
Chassis

Brake Performance

Foot-brake Efficiency
Front Brake Balance
Handbrake Efficiency

Exhaust Emission

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission
Hydrocarbon (HC) Emission
Lambda
Excessive Visible Smoke

An MOT Certificate relates only to the condition of testable items at the time of the test.

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