What you need to keep in mind before going for MOT test

If your vehicle's MOT test is approaching, you might be concerned about whether it will pass or fail.

Fortunately, there are quick inspections you can perform to increase your car's chances of passing. Numerous vehicles fail their MOT Belton tests due to minor problems like broken bulbs or even a dirty license plate. To learn which car inspections to perform before your MOT, read on and watch our video.

If the issues are too challenging for you to handle on your own, you should try to complete these checks in time to have any issues fixed before your MOT.

Tyres

The main 3/4 of the tire must have a continuous band of 1.6mm of minimum legal tread depth. Less than this will result in a MOT failure for the tires.

Since most tires have tread wear indicators—raised ridges that run all across tyre in the bottom of the grooves—it is simple to check the tread on a tire.

Since the ridges are 1.6 mm high, replacing the tire before the MOT is necessary if the tread has worn to the same level.

Wipers, washers, and the windscreen

• Check the windshield of the car carefully for any damage, such as fissures or chips.
• An MOT failure will occur if the A-zone of the windscreen, which is a 290mm area straightforwardly in front of the driver, has damage of 10mm or more.
• Additionally, a fail will occur if any of the remaining "swept" portion of the windscreen (the area that the wipers cover) has any chips or cracks that are 40mm or larger.
• A fail will not occur if any portion of the windscreen is damaged outside of the "swept" area, but you could still be advised to have it fixed.
• Stickers on your windscreen or other things that block your view could also result in a MOT failure.
• Check your wipers to see if they can still effectively clean the front and rear windshields, and make sure your washer fluid is full.

Gasoline and motor oil

• You'll need enough gas and oil for your car's MOT.
• If the fuel or engine oil levels are too low, the MOT tester may decline to test your car as they will have to run the engine to inspect exhaust emission levels.
• Watch the video above to see how to use your dipstick to quickly check the level of your engine oil.

Lighting and signaling

Verify that the indicators, brake lights, hazard lights, plate number lights (at least one of the two lights must be operational to pass your MOT test), and headlights are all operating normally.

License plate

• Make sure your license plate is readable and clean; a quick wash will do.
• The typeface and spacing of the characters on the license plate must also adhere to legal specifications.

Refine

• Make sure your exhaust isn't making any odd, excessive noises or rattles.
• Seats and safety belts
• Check to see whether the driver's seat locks safely in any position and moves normally.
• Check each seatbelt thoroughly to ensure that it:
• if it has any cuts or fraying.
• Correctly retract.
• are firmly secured to the seat or floor.
• Clip in and out without difficulty.
• once clipped, properly locked in.

Horn

Try to test your car's horn in a location where it won't startle other motorists, cyclists, or pedestrians.

It must be fixed or replaced if it malfunctions.

What else could cause a car MOT test to fail?

By following the above checklist, your car should have the best likelihood of passing a MOT test.

However, your car has a lot more components that, if they aren't functioning properly, could fail.

Airbag: If the airbag that came with the vehicle is missing or clearly broken, it is considered a "major" defect and will lead in a fail. An unlit passenger airbag is not regarded as defective.

Car battery: A failing battery may also have leaks or be unstable and appear to be about to fall from the carrier. (If it is unstable but doesn't appear to be likely to fall off the carrier, this is categorized as a minor fault and won't result in a fail.)

Engine management dashboard warning light: An MOT failure will occur if your engine management or inspect engine light is on, as it is regarded as a major fault.

There are other features of your car that might only have a "minor" flaw, like a brake fluid flashing light that illuminates or that is below the required level.

Even though a "minor" flaw won't cause failure, it ought to be fixed right away before going to MOT Howell.

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