Book your MOT
The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is a comprehensive inspection to ensure that your vehicle is safe and meets the minimum standards needed for driving on the UK’s roads.
In the UK, it is a legal requirement for all cars (and small vans) that are over 3 years old to have a valid MOT certificate. The MOT certificate must be renewed every year. Failure to have a valid MOT certificate when driving can result in a fine of up to £1,000, and your vehicle may be towed back to your house or a testing centre.
In our experience, a MOT test usually takes between 45 minutes and an hour.
The standard Class 4 MOT covers:
1
Interior Checks
- Seats and seat belts
- Warning lamps
- Switches (position lamp, headlamp, hazards)
- View to front, wipers and washers
- Brake controls, servo operation
- Steering wheel and column
- Doors, mirrors, horn
- Speedometer, driver controls (Class 5 only)
2
Under Vehicle Checks
- Steering including power steering
- Drive shafts (if applicable)
- Suspension, shock absorbers
- Wheel bearings
- Wheels & tyres
- Brake systems & mechanical components
- Exhaust system
- Fuel system & fuel tank
- Structure, general vehicle condition
3
Exterior Checks
- Registration plates
- Lamps, registration plate lamps
- Indicators, hazards
- Headlamps & aim
- Stop lamps, fog lamps, reflectors
- Wheels, tyres
- Shock absorbers
- Mirrors, wiper blades, fuel tank cap
- Glazing (Class 5 only)
- Doors, boot lid, loading doors, bonnet
- Towbars
- General condition of body
4
Under Bonnet Checks
- Vehicle structure
- Braking systems
- Exhaust systems, fuel system
- Speed limiter (if applicable)
- Steering & power steering components
- Suspension components
