MOT Testing at Days Garage

It is essential that your vehicle has a valid MOT certificate. It’s a legal requirement for any vehicle using the roads. An MOT makes sure that your vehicle is safe and roadworthy, and also, can catch many small issues before they become big problems. It is important not to confuse a Service with an MOT.

What is checked on an MOT Test?

Vehicle Interior

Seats & Seatbelts

The driver’s seat is required to be secure and adjustable
All of the seatbelts need to be in good condition and function correctly

Mirrors

All mirrors need to be secure and in place
Wing Mirrors and Rear View Mirrors should provide adequate views of the road
All mirrors should not be cracked or damaged in away that would impair vision

Horn

The horn should be in working order and audible enough to be heard by other motorists

Speedometer

The speedometer is required to function accurately
It is ok if the glass is cracked as long as vision is not impaired

Car Exterior

Lights

The lights on your vehicle are as follows: Front, Rear, Brake, Indicators, rear Reflectors, Fog and Registration Plate. These must:

Be in correct working order – It’s a good idea to check and replace any broken bulbs prior to your test.
Be in the correct position
Be safe and secure
Not be obscured
Shine in the correct colour

Windows & Wipers

The drivers view will be checked on your test. So you must have not cracks or damage on your windscreen in order to pass. The general rules is that any damage larger than 40mm on the windscreen, or 10mm in the swept area where the wipers run in front of the driver, will be deemed an obstruction and the vehicle will fail.
Windscreen Wipers are required to function and not be damaged
Wash fluid container must be full

Tyres & Wheels

Wheels will be checked for damage & distortion
All tyres must be the correct size and match each other for structure
Tyre must have 1.6mm tread depth or more
Tyres must be at the correct pressures

Bodywork

The bodywork is required to be free from excessive damage or corrosion. If there are sharp edges that could cause injury it will fail.

Doors

The door must latch securely
Rear doors must be able to be opened from the outside
Front doors must be able to be opened from both the inside and the outside
The boot and bonnet should close securely

Registration Plates

Both plates need to be secured properly to the vehicle
The plates should be be obscured by damage or dirt
Custom plates which to not comply to standard formatting could lead to a failed test

Car Mechanics

Brakes

A brake performance test will be carried out to test the overall condition of the braking system
The brake lights and relevant dashboard lights will also be checked

Steering & Suspension

Your steering must not show signs of damage or corrosion
Steering wheel must only lock when the car is turned off
Suspension systems will be inspected for excessive damage

Fuel System

There should be no leaks in the fuel system and your fuel filler cap should lock
The exhaust must be complete and it will be checked for any leaks, corrosion and damage
The noise of the exhaust will be examined
Emissions must meet legal specifications

Battery