A Simple Guide To Understand MOT Tests

Governments all around the world face the challenge of ensuring the safety of citizens with respect to road safety. Countries like the United Kingdom have made certain rules and regulation which are required to be followed if a person has possession of vehicle. Be it a motorcycle or be it a goods truck. This regulation places all the vehicle owners to have a valid MOT certificate which tests the roadworthiness of the vehicle. 

What is the MOT test?

If a person owns a vehicle that is at least 3 years old, then the vehicle must be tested for an annual roadworthiness test called the MOT test. The purpose of conducting this test is to make sure all the environment and vehicle safety measures are being followed. The name MOT has been derived from the Ministry of Transport.

The validity of this test is for a period of 1 year, and the vehicle has to undergo this test again after the completion of the 1-year period. Approximately 20,000 car garages all around the UK are authorized to conduct the MOT test and issue certificates. The MOT test can be taken by a person approximately a month before their previous validity expires. It would not be incorrect to say that if the MOT test certificate expires, the person cannot drive till he/she gets another certificate issued.

For MOT vehicle owners can visit the Garage or Service centre, which is an authorized centre for conducting MOT tests.

MOT test classification

The MOT test is divided into various classes based on the type of vehicle undergoing the test
• Class I: This class belongs to the motorcycle with a capacity of around 200 ccs.
• Class II: This test is also for the motorcycles, but it does not have any upper limit on the capacity.
• Class III: This category belongs to the vehicles that are 3 wheelers and can carry weight around 450 kgs
• Class IV: In this category, the cars are covered along with ambulances, taxis, and minibuses etc.
• Class V: This test is for the passenger vehicles having 13 or more passenger seats.
• PSV test: This test is for the public service vehicles
• HGV test: This class of the test is for commercial vehicles that carry the load in excess of 3500 kg

What gets covered by the test

Major safety aspects are covered under the MOT test. These items include suspension, brakes, steering, road wheels, and tyres. It also takes a look at the electrical equipments such as horns and lights. The seat belts in the vehicle also come under this test. Other items include speedometer, VIN number, registration plates, mirrors, windscreen wipers, fuel systems and exhausts are also tested.

Result of the Test

For passing the MOT test, the vehicle gets an MOT ‘pass’ certificate and the result are stored in the database of the MOT. In case the vehicle fails to pass the MOT test, it is then recommended to get the fixtures done and undergo a test again to get a valid certificate.

Garage or Service centre in Mansfield has the perfect equipment and professionals who are authorised to conduct the MOT test for your vehicles. 

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