As a motorist, you probably know by now that an MOT test is crucial to getting you on the road. However, if you are yet to start driving, you may be wondering what a yearly check-up entails. What’s more, why is there so much importance placed on these checks?
If you’re worrying about what is checked in an MOT test, the best thing to do is to reach out to your local mechanic experts.
Here at Auto Inspire, we help thousands of motorists with thorough checks year after year. The outcome of your MOT will naturally vary depending on your car’s performance – but it’s always worth consulting a general MOT checklist to know what to expect.
There are very few parts to your vehicle that an MOT won’t check. We’ll cover these in a little more detail below.
However, when you take your car to your local garage or MOT test centre, the following parts are checked and analysed during the MOT process:
That’s quite a lot to cover – so, as you can imagine, you are going to need help from someone who will genuinely take their time to cover all bases.
There are very few parts to your vehicle that an MOT won’t check. We’ll cover these in a little more detail below.
However, when you take your car to your local garage or MOT test centre, the following parts are checked and analysed during the MOT process:
That’s quite a lot to cover – so, as you can imagine, you are going to need help from someone who will genuinely take their time to cover all bases.
While it may appear that the whole car is essentially checked, that isn’t the case. In line with government and DVLA advice, the following elements do not receive the MOT treatment from year to year:
However, as you can imagine, these components are still essential to the safety and well-being of your car. That’s why ensuring you have an experienced service person check these elements occasionally makes sense.
In fact, it may even be worth asking your serviceperson to check these elements for you alongside your MOT carefully. It really will not hour to ask!
Your MOT is an annual check-up for most of the components in your car. That means should you wish to drive on British roads, your vehicle will need to adhere to a thorough MOT checklist.
MOT essentials are outlined to keep you, your passengers, and your fellow road users safe. Therefore, it is essential to make sure that you always undergo your checks annually and with a certified, qualified mechanic or service centre team to keep your vehicle maintained and ensure that everything essential on your car will work properly, especially when you need it most!
Even something as innocuous as your seatbelts need checking – the same applies to your wheels and tyres, too. These elements could have a huge impact on both the people in your car and anyone driving alongside you if they are not working to specification.
Many people talk about how they ‘dread’ an MOT. That’s because there are sometimes no ways to know which parts, if any, are going to need adjustment or repair from year to year.
That’s why reaching out to a seasoned team, such as the experts working with Auto Inspire, is so important to provide you with an honest check-up.
We will always be happy to demonstrate potential issues that require remedy.
Your MOT is a chance for you to find out if your car is fit for purpose and start planning ahead to fix any issues along the way.
As a vehicle owner, it is your duty to ensure that you always have a valid MOT certificate in your car. So, don’t wait for your existing MOT certificate to run out before booking your car in!
You have time to get your car into tip-top shape before bringing it back. And, in the best case, you may only need a partial MOT retest! And Auto Inspire will always ensure you have all the information you need to ensure your vehicle passes next time!
Hopefully, it will only need some fine-tuning to ensure everything is working correctly!
Auto Inspire’s fantastic service facility is here to help you ensure everything checked in an MOT is covered with care and precision. We’re motorists, too – we understand how stressful MOTs can sometimes be!
So – don’t delay. Book your MOT with us now, and let’s start getting your car up to speed and on the road in full health.