What Is Checked
A full Vehicle MOT testing centre centre, we carry out MOTs on Class 4 (cars and mobile homes), Class 7 (vans, up to 3500kg gross weight). Every 12 months, if a car is 3 years old or over, it rquires an MOT and many of our customers arrange to have their cars serviced at the same time virtual, killing two birds with one stone. We are a MOT testing centre and all our tester are approved bi the government agency VOSA. They will examine:
These components are inspected
- Body / vehicle structure / general items: free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No sharp edges likely to cause injury.
- Towbars for security / condition / inappropriate repairs or modification: correct operation of 13 pin electrical socket. Speedometer condition and operation. Engine mountings.
- Fuel system: no leaks. Security and condition of pipes / hoses. Fuel cap fastens and seals securely. Note: the fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available.
- Exhaust emissions: vehicle meets the requirements for exhaust emissions, dependent on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
- Exhaust system: secure. Complete. Catalyst missing where one was fitted as standard. Without serious leaks and is not too noisy.
- Seat belts: all the seat belts fitted are checked for type, condition, operation and security.
- All mandatory seat belts must be in place.
- Check of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for air bags and seat belt pre tensioners and load limiters.
- Seats: Drivers seat for adjustment. All seats for security and seat backs can be secured in the upright position.
- Doors: Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors should open from outside the vehicle.
- Mirrors: minimum number required, condition and security. Indirect vision devices.
- Load security: boot or tailgate can be secured in the closed position.
- Brakes: condition including inappropriate repairs or modifications, operation and performance (efficiency test). Note the removal of the road wheels and trims are not part of the test. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) where fitted.Check of the dashboard Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for ABS, ESC, electronic park brake and brake fluid warning.
- Tyres and wheels: condition, security, tyre size/type and tread depth. Spare wheels and tyres are not inspected. Note: vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012 – check of the MIL for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
- Registration plates: condition, security, colour, characters correctly formed and spaced.
- Lights: condition, operation including High Intensity Discharge (HID) and Light
- Emitting Diode (LED) headlamps for cleaning, self leveling and security. Headlamp aim.
- Main beam warning light.
- Bonnet: securely latches in the closed position.
- Wipers/washers: operate to give the driver a clear view ahead.
- Windscreen: condition and driver’s view of the road.
- Horn: correct operation and of suitable type.
- Steering and suspension: condition, steering oil level, operation, a check for inappropriate repairs or modification including corrosion to power steering pipes or hoses. Operation of steering lock mechanism. Check of the MIL for electronic power steering and steering lock.
- Vehicle identification number: present on vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1980. Asingle VIN is displayed except on multistage build vehicles. (eg van conversion, BMW/Alpina etc)
- Electrical: visible electrical wiring and battery.
Free mot re-test
If Your vehicle has failed the MOT, we do offer a free re-test within 10 days of your first test. You are most welcomed to get the necessary work done by us or a third party to suit your convenience
