The Vehicle Identification Number also known as VIN is a special serial number that is stamped on the vehicle. The MOT tester inspects that the VIN is displayed clearly on the vehicle. The position of the VIN may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Registration Plate:
In conformity with the current regulations, the registration plate is inspected by the MOT tester for its legibility, security, current condition and the format of letters and numbers on the registration plate. All the necessary information must be accurate
Lights:
Included in the MOT is the inspection of your vehicle’s wipers and washers by the MOT expert. This test helps to ensure that the vehicle wipers and washers work properly to give the driver a clear view of the road
Windscreen:
To avoid the usage of damaged windscreens (maximum damage size is 10mm in the drivers’ line of vision or 40mm elsewhere in the remaining area swept by the wiper blades), the MOT tester inspects your vehicle’s windscreen for cracks if any.
Horn:
The car’s horns are also checked during the MOT for effectiveness and suitability.
Seatbelts:
Front and rear seatbelts of your vehicle are inspected for type, condition, proper operation and safety. Also, all compulsory seatbelts are checked if they are in place.
Seats:
Leakages in the fuel system of your car is inspected during the MOT test. in addition, the fuel cap is checked if it fastens and seals securely
Emissions:
Included in the MOT tester’s work is to inspect the exhaust of you car. The exhaust is checked to ensure that the emissions is within the guidelines provided. Leakages are also checked for as well as the effective silencing of the exhaust.
Bodywork:
During the MOT test, the expert inspects the structure of your car for extreme body damage on specific parts of the car. Your can may fail the MOT if there are sharp edges located on the car.
Doors:
During the MOT test, the doors operations (open and closing) are inspected to ensure correct operation. It must be possible to open the front door from either inside of outside of the vehicle and the rear doors may need to be opened when testing rear seatbelts.
Mirrors:
The working condition and the safety of the mirrors are inspected by the MOT tester as part of the MOT.
Wheels and tyres:
Essential properties of the tyres such as condition, safety, tyre size, and tread depth are inspect during the MOT test.
Brakes:
Mostly, the roller brake tester is used to test the efficiency of your car’s braking performance, working condition and operation. This brake test is also included in the MOT.
