A MOT is an essential test for your car. If you live in the United Kingdom. You need to complete these tests every year for road safety. These tests are divided into different ways for different vehicles. In this blog, we mainly focus on the Class 4 MOT test.  

An MOT is a mandatory test which can be done after the third year of the vehicle registration date. It is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which is a part of the Ministry of Transport of the United Kingdom. Mot Bristol helps to ensure the safety, condition and roadworthiness of the vehicle. It was introduced in the year 1962 by the Ministry of Transport of the United Kingdom. Initially, only components were checked, including tyres. Braking system and steering wheel. Later, they wanted to improve the safety and roadworthiness, so they expanded some of the components, including exhaust, fuel system, suspension and many others. Currently, more than 20 components are checked in these tests; these components are included in nine different categories. These categories are as follows:-  

Tyres and wheels  

Braking system 

Exhaust and fuel system 

Vehicle Identification Number  

Lights, indicators and batteries.  

Visibility  

Others 

  

What is the class 4 MOT test 

There are six different classes of MOT tests. Each is different from the others. It checks a two-wheeler to a big truck. If we particularly talk about the Class 4 MOT Bristol, in this test, they check the four-wheeler or passenger car which has a load capacity of more than 3500 kg. And more than eight seaters.   

  

What are the common problems in class 4 MOT that cause MOT failures? 

The common factors that cause most failures are:   

How do I book a Class 4 MOT test?  

There are ways of booking class 4 MOT tests, including online and offline methods. 

We see both individually’- 

Offline ways: - 

In that way, you can visit the garage physically, wait for your chance, and do your MOT test when your chance comes. Your MOT will be done.  

Online way: -  

In the online method, you can book your slot by sending an SMS, calling, messaging, or registering on the website. We can take a MOT test by registering on the garage websites that are affiliated with the DVSA. And you can identify them by their sign. It has three blue triangle insects to the other.  By following some of the rules, you can easily book them. These rules are as follows: -  

Go to the DVSA website where you can search for the nearest garage which done your car's MOT test. 

If you find a better garage for your car, go to the official website of the garage and register yourself.  

Enter the registration number in the search box and click continue to proceed with the process.  

After that, you will be redirected to the main dashboard of the MOT test. 

Complete the informative details and complete the payment to confirm the order. 

Available when your slots are booked.  

What are the different types of MOT certifications?  

There are two types of MOT certificate, which are categorised into three different ways: passed, minor and dangerous. When you easily pass the MOT test without any problem. All your components are working and functioning well. Then you get these VT20 certificates. On the other hand, when your vehicles are facing issues, you will get these VT30 certificates. With this certificate, you cannot run your vehicle on the road, and you are not even allowed to park on the road. If you're done with these certificates, you need to pay up to 2500 euros and have three demerit points deducted from your driving license.     

  

What are the benefits of an MOT test for your vehicle? 

There are multiple benefits of the MOT test for your vehicle, including safety, maintenance, resale value, legal compliance and performance. 

Improve safety: -  

Regular maintenance helps to improve the safety of your vehicle by checking the crucial components, including tyres, braking system, exhaust, steering wheel, and suspension.   

Legal compliance; -  

It helps to complete the legal compliance. Motor vehicle testing is a governmental process that allows registration on the governmental sites. It helps to establish your identity in the United Kingdom.    

Maintain resale value: -  

It helps to maintain the resale value of your vehicle. Your vehicle is tested every year, and if your car components are well-maintained, then it will keep its value.  

  

Conclusion: -  

MOT tests are classified into six different ways. It is from a two-wheeler to a light truck. These tests can be done for the safety, conditions and roadworthiness of the vehicle. In this blog, we mainly discuss the Class 4 MOT test. We see the different components included in these tests, including tyres, wheels, braking system, horn, seatbelt, and many other types of elements related to the safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle.  We also see the different benefits of the MOT tests, including safety, performance, maintaining the resale value, and meeting legal requirements. We see the various ways in which you can book your MOT test, including online and offline.