When you are a car owner in Leicester, you must know the importance of keeping your vehicle in its best condition. One of the most crucial aspects of car maintenance is the state-specified MOT test. This MOT test is of utmost significance to ensure that your car meets the safety and environmental standards. Worried that your car will fail the MOT test? We are here to settle all of your worries. At our service centre, we provide a comprehensive MOT test Leicester. Our team ensures your vehicle is in top-notch condition, before your vehicle’s MOT testing.
What is MOT and what does it stand for?
MOT is the abbreviation of Ministry of Transport, the department within the government that introduced this test. The test is standard for testing vehicle safety, exhaust emissions and roadworthiness. This car safety test is highly crucial for all vehicles in the UK, without which you will be likely breaking the law and can be punished.
The Ministry of Transport, now the Department for Transport, controls the transport network of the state, including transport emissions, the future of transport and transport related security and civil matters. The status of your vehicle regarding the MOT is reported on the MOT certificate. This certificate is usually of two types. The VT 20 certificate, which you get when your vehicle passes the MOT. This certificate claims that your vehicle has exceeded the standards of safety and emissions, making it roadworthy. The VT 20 certificate is valid for the next 12 months, after which you will be required to get your vehicle tested again. If your vehicle fails the MOT, you are given the VT 30 certificate, along with a detailed report of the issues that need to be resolved in your vehicle. If your vehicle fails the MOT, it needs to be retested within the next 10 days. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, also called DVSA, issues every certificate related to your car’s MOT.
Which parts of your car will be tested during the MOT?
As a beginner, it is essential that you have knowledge of the body parts that are tested during MOT Leicester. Here’s the list of parts that will be inspected in your next MOT testing:
Bonnet
Body, vehicle structure, and general items.
Exhaust emissions and exhaust system
Brakes System
Fuel system
Towbars
Seats and seatbelts
Doors and mirrors
Tyres and wheels
Lights and horns
Windscreen, including wipers and washers
Steering and suspension
Registration plates
Vehicle Identification Number
Electrical wiring and battery.
The three components of your vehicle that are excluded from the MOT test, are the clutch, the gearbox, and the engine.
What are the MOT classes of vehicles?
In the UK, vehicles are divided into classes based on their types and models. This is to ensure that you experience a smooth testing. There are seven classes, and before getting your vehicle tested for MOT, you need to know the category your vehicle falls under:
Class 1 and class 2: These classes include motorcycles.
Class 3: This class comprises three-wheelers weighing less than 450 kg, excluding any load.
Class 4: It is designated for vehicles with 9 to 12 passenger seats, including caravans, passenger cars, dual-purpose vehicles, and ambulances. Class 4 MOT Leicester also includes goods vehicles with less than 3000 kg design.
Class 5: Class 5 includes any vehicle with 13 or more passenger seats, including dual-purpose vehicles, ambulances, motor caravans, and private passenger cars.
Class 6: Public Service Vehicles come under this class.
Class 7: Any goods vehicle carrying goods weighing in the range of 3000 to 3500 kg.
How do I choose MOT test centres for my automobile?
For trusted and accurate results, the MOT must be conducted in authorised centres. Commercial garages or auto centres and even some local authorities or designated councils are usually authorised by the DVSA. The DVSA designates these centres as appropriate vehicle testing stations (VTSs).
It has been commonly asked: How do I trust the testers for accurate results of my vehicle’s MOT? Well, to ensure that your vehicle is in trusted hands, the DVSA thoroughly inspects the VTSs and their staff or testers. Only equipment that is authorised or approved by the DVSA is used in the test centres to avoid inaccuracy. Training for the testers is arranged by the DVSA and is approved after successful training.
The DVSA allows testing of only those classes and types of vehicles that are of the suitable size and weight authorised in the test centre. This depends on the capacity of the authorised test equipment available in the centre and can be accommodated by the equipment. Every minute test results or records are included in the MOT database. The test documents are approved and signed by the DVSA authorised testers.
Why choose us for your car’s MOT testing?
When you choose our centre, we guarantee you benefits of:
Accurate results: You can be rest assured that our test results are 100 percent accurate. We guarantee DVSA-authorised reports for your cars, ensuring quality and standard testing.
Government authorised: Our centre is authorised by DVSA for class 4 MOT testing. This means our testers are trained and our equipment aligned to the DVSA rules for every class 4 vehicle.
Affordable testing: Our centre promises precise reports at some of the most affordable prices in Leicester. Choosing us, therefore, saves your efforts and money.
For the best results of your car’s MOT tests, schedule your appointment today. We promise that our experienced testers will guide you on every step of your first MOT testing.