Lights & visibility
Lighting, mirrors, windscreen and related safety items.
WHAT IS AN MOT?
A road-safety and environmental check.
Vehicles that meet the applicable age requirements need an MOT to help ensure they comply with minimum road-safety and environmental standards. An MOT certificate confirms that the vehicle met those requirements at the time of testing; it is not a guarantee of the vehicle's overall mechanical condition.
Tyres & wheels
Condition, tread and wheel-related safety checks.
Brakes
Performance and condition of braking components.
Seat belts
Security and operation of relevant restraints.
Emissions
Environmental checks appropriate to the vehicle.
Structure & safety
Key safety and structural inspection points.
IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILS
Clear information on what needs attention.
You will receive details of the items that caused the failure. Some issues may require specialist work before the vehicle can be presented for a retest.
Because MOT rules can change, the live website should verify retest, certificate and road-use wording against current DVSA guidance before publication.
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