What is looked at during an MOT?
Vehicle identification number
A vehicle identification number must be permanently displayed
and legible on a vehicle first used on or after 1 August 1980
Registration
plate
Condition, security, legibility and format of letters/numbers
Lights
Condition, operation, security and correct colour. The headlamps
will also be checked to see if the aim is correct
Steering
and suspension
Correct condition and operation
Wipers
and washers
Operate to give the driver a clear view of the road
Windscreen
Condition and drivers view of the road
Horn
Correct operation and type
Seatbelts
All seatbelts installed are checked for type, condition, operation
and security. All compulsory seatbelts must be in place
Seats
Front seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in
the upright position
Fuel
system
No leaks, fuel cap fastens correctly and seals securely. The fuel
cap will need to be opened. Make sure the key is available
Exhaust
emissions
Vehicle meets the requirement for exhaust emission. These vary
on the age and fuel type of the vehicle
Exhaust
system
Complete, secure, without serious leaks and silences effectively
Vehicle
structure
Free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No
sharp edges
Doors
Open and close. Latch securely in closed position. Front doors
should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may
need to be opened to gain access to testable items
Mirrors
Presence, condition and security
Wheels
and tyres
Condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth. Spare
tyres are not tested
Brakes
condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Suitable
vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester. Vehicles such
as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on
a suitable road using a properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer
or, if one is installed at the test station, a plate brake tester
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