Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road must keep it in a roadworthy condition. The MOT test checks that vehicles meet road safety and environmental standards. The first MOT test for a vehicle is required when it’s three years old. There are different rules if it’s used as a taxi.
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.
Further details on MOT tests can be found on the government website. They include details on when you need to MOT your vehicle, MOT test fees & replacing lost or damaged MOT certificates...
Steering Wheel and Column
Footbrake and Servo
Handbrake
Light Switches and Horn
Windscreen Wipers & Washers
Sidelamps
Direction Indicators
Headlamps
Headlamp Aim
Reflectors
Stop Lamps
Rear Lamps
Fog Lamps
Tyres and Wheels
Suspension
Shock Absorber Effectiveness
Body Condition
Steering
Tyres and Wheels
Foot & Handbrake System
Suspension & Shock Absorbers
Wheel Bearings & Driveshafts
Exhaust
Chassis
Footbrake Efficiency
Front Brake Balance
Handbrake Efficiency
Braking
Components
Suspension
Steering
Excessive Visible Smoke
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission
Hydrocarbon (HC) Emission
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