Ministry of Transport (MoT) test is mandatory for all those vehicles which are more than three years old and running on the roads of the United Kingdom. The main objective of conducting this test is to make sure that the vehicles are safe to drive. The ministry of transport issues a certificate to the vehicles which complete the test successfully. In case, if a vehicle fails in the test, then it has to rectify the issues due to which it failed in the test. After rectifying the issue. it has to again undergo the test and get the certificate of approval for driving it. One thing that needs to be remembered here in this context is that until your vehicle doesn’t pass the test it is illegal to bring it on the road.

According to an estimate, there are more than 20,000 authorized centres in the entire country which conduct this test. It is important to take your vehicle for MoT only to the authorized centre. As the certificate issued by them is only valid. In case if your MOT certificate is lost, then you can easily check its status on the official website of the Ministry of Transport. It is important to carry the certificate while driving the vehicle in the absence of which the authorities will punish you with the penalty.

Components checked during the test: MOT is an extensive inspection of your vehicle. Before taking your vehicle for MOT it is important to check these components so that your vehicle successfully completes the test.

1. Number Plate: Check the number plate of your vehicle. Make sure that it is placed properly and cleaned.
2. Interior of the Car: The interior of the car is properly cleaned.
3. Wipers: The blades of the wipers are not damaged and working properly.
4. Lights and Indicators: The lights and indicators should be working accordingly.
5. Tyres: The tyres should not be damaged and inflated properly with proper pressure.
6. Oils and Fuels: The levels of different oils and fuels should be according to the need.
7. Horn: The horn must be in working condition.
8. The exhaust and brakes: The exhaust system and the braking system should be in the proper place.
9. Mirrors: The rearview mirror and the side mirrors are properly cleaned.

It takes 45 to 60 minutes to complete the test.

What if Your Vehicles Fails in the Test? In case if your vehicle is not able to clear the test due to any reason, it is important to rectify the issue immediately. In case if your vehicle needs a repair, then it is important to leave the vehicle at the repairing centre for the necessary repairs as mentioned in the MoT certificate. After the completion of the necessary repairs, it is important to take the vehicle again for the test and get the certificate of MOT cleared for driving on the road.

Advisory by the Testing Authority: There are lots of components in your vehicle that are damaged, but not the level of doing any damage. Such vehicles are issued the certificate with an advisory to get the necessary repairs done within the specified time. In the absence of this, their certificate may be cancelled.

Fees for MOT Test: The fees for the MOT test varies according to the size and the power of the vehicle.

Bottom Line: MOT test is mandatory for the vehicles running on the roads of the United Kingdom and which are three years old. The use of these vehicles without having a valid certificate is illegal.

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Bottom Line: MOT test is mandatory for the vehicles running on the roads of the United Kingdom and which are three years old. The use of these vehicles without having a valid certificate is illegal.