MOT's ensure that all cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles are:
1. Properly maintained.
2. Are examined at an authorised MOT test station to make sure they comply with certain important requirements of the law.
The test certificate relates only to the condition of the test table items at the time of the test and should not be regarded as evidence of their condition at any other time. If you have a car that is more than 3 years old it will need an MOT test each year to ensure that it meets at least the minimum road safety standards. MOTs are undertaken at garages authorised by the vehicle inspectorate to carry out the tests. They are identifiable by the blue triangle MOT sign.
Lighting equipment, stop lamps, reflectors and direction indicators
Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
Headlamps
Stoplamps
Rear reflectors
Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
Headlamp aim
Steering (including suspension)
Steering control
Steering system
Power steering
Suspension-general
Front suspension-front wheel bearings and driveshafts
Rear suspension and rear wheel bearings
Shock absorbers
Brakes
Parking brake lever mechanism
Hand operated brakes control valves
Service brake control
Anti-lock braking system
Mechanical brake components
Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
Brake performance
Tyres
Tyres
Roadwheels
Seatbelts
General Items
Drivers view of the road
Wipers
Washers
Windscreen
Audible warning (horn)
Exhaust system
Exhaust emissions-petrol and diesel
General condition of the vehicle-
vehicle structure
body security
body condition
doors
load security
spare wheel and carrier
seats
Mirrors
Fuel system
Registration plates and VIN details
