Getting Ready for Your MOT

Although submitting your car for a MOT may seem like a time-consuming and expensive headache, the truth is that your car is simply unroadworthy without a MOT certificate. Your car should pass the MOT test if it is in good shape and has been routinely serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

In According with the Directgov website, "your MOT certificate confirms that your vehicle, without dismantling it, met the minimum environmental and road safety standards required by law."

You can give your car a brief once-over to check for any potential issues in order to save it from being off the road for any longer than the test itself, which is typically around 40 minutes. By doing so, you can have them corrected prior to your car's MOT. Please be aware that maintenance inspections must be performed frequently, not just before the MOT test. What can you then do to get ready for your car's MOT?

Remove any mud or debris from around and underneath your car with a quick wash. When you bring a clean automobile to the MOT, it not only looks more professional, but a tester may actually decline to inspect your car if it is really dirty. Additionally, your license plates must be tidy and readable. Before the test, quickly run it through the vehicle wash.

It's preferable to empty the boot to avoid adding extra weight to the car. Any obstruction can make the test more difficult.

By applying pressure to the brake pedals with your foot, you can check them. Get these checked out before your MOT if they seem a touch resilient and springy. The brakes ought to bounce strongly.

Lift the handbrake lever to check that it is operating properly. The cable may need to be adjusted if you can pull the handbrake lever too far or if it feels a little slack.

Hold down the steering wheel and keep it there while you start the break repair Maidstone  to check the vehicle's ABS. Your ABS is working properly if the wheel pulls down before rising to its original position. Additionally, make sure the steering wheel is not moving in any odd or unexpected ways when you turn it.

Ask for assistance if you can, and as you start the engine, hold a towel over the exhaust end. It's a good sign if the engine stalls since it shows the exhaust system is leak-free.

Keep an eye out for any sizable cracks that could impede your view of the road. Minor cracks are typically OK; however, it is recommended to get them repaired before your MOT.

Ask a friend to assist you in checking every light on the car, including the brake lights, turn signals, headlights, and license plate lights. Replace the bulb in any broken or blown-out lights.

Watch out for any tyre damage and things that have gotten stuck in the tread of the tire. Any tread that is less than 1.6mm needs to be replaced right away. Tires that are worn unevenly are deemed dangerous and frequently cause vehicles to fail their MOT.

Verify the operation of the seat belts, horn, ignition, wipers, and washers.