What's included in an MOT?

Making sure your car is safe and healthy

Body/Vehicle Structure

A vehicle frame, also known as its chassis, is the main supporting structure of a motor vehicle, to which all other components are attached, comparable to the skeleton of an organism.

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Vehicle Identification Number

A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.

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Fuel system, Exhaust system and Exhaust emissions

After combusting its mixture of fuel and air, an engine creates power, heat and exhaust. This exhaust is dangerous. It can poison and kill. An exhaust system draws the noxious gases from an engine, passes them through a series of units, and expels the gases from the vehicle.

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Tyres, Brakes and Suspension

Brakes, suspension and tyres are major safety components. They all fail eventually due to wear and tear. The failure of one part can affect the performance of another.

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Seats, Seatbelts and Airbags

The airbag provides an energy-absorbing surface between the vehicle's occupants and a steering wheel, instrument panel, body pillar, headliner, and windshield.

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Steering

A steering wheel sits in front of the driver's seat and is responsible for giving the driver feedback about what the wheels are doing while also allowing the driver to control which direction the wheels are pointed in by turning the wheel.

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Windscreen, Wipers and Mirrors

A windshield wiper or windscreen wiper is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice and debris from a vehicle's front window.

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Battery, Electrical wiring and Lights

An automotive battery is a rechargeable battery that supplies electrical current to a motor vehicle. Its main purpose is to feed the starter, which starts the engine. Once the engine is running, power for the car's electrical systems is supplied by the alternator.

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Registration plates

A vehicle registration plate, also known as a number plate or a license plate, is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes.

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Hood and Boot/Bonnet and tailgate

The hood or bonnet is the hinged cover over the engine of motor vehicles that allows access to the engine compartment, or trunk on rear-engine and some mid-engine vehicles) for maintenance and repair.

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Horn

The vehicle operator uses the horn to warn others of the vehicle's approach or presence, or to call attention to some hazard.

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Doors

A car door is a type of door, typically hinged, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms such as tracks, in front of an opening which is used for entering and exiting a vehicle.

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Towbar

A bar fitted to the back of a vehicle, used in towing a trailer or caravan.

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What is an MOT?

MOT testing is required by law on all vehicles in the UK that are 3 years old or more. The annual inspection follows strict criteria set out by the DVSA that determines if your car is fit for purpose and in roadworthy condition. The MOT test covers a broad range of vehicle safety checks including lights, tyres, seatbelts and emissions and can only be carried out by an MOT garage with DVSA-approved examiners.

During the MOT test the nominated tester, a person accredited by the DVSA to assess your vehicle, will conduct a comprehensive inspection to ensure the vehicle is in roadworthy condition. However, it is not the same as having your vehicle serviced and the MOT test does not check the general mechanical condition of the vehicle. Also, the assessment is based on the condition of the vehicle on the day.

If the vehicle passes, the nominated tester will separately list and inform you of any 'advisory' or 'minor' items that will require attention in the near future so you can keep an eye on them.

Why should I use 'Custom House MOT' for MOT?

MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing MOT certificate. In this case start date for your new MOT will be from expiry date of the current MOT rather than the date which the test has been carried out.

Why MOT is needed?

You are required by law to keep your car in a roadworthy condition if you use the car on the road. An MOT test checks that the vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards. If your car is more than 3 year old, you required to do MOT each year. Without a valid MOT, your car insurance and road tax get invalidated.

How often do you need an MOT?

All vehicles 3 years old or more are required to have a valid MOT test certificate which should be renewed annually. It is your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is examined every 12 months. You can find the expiry date of your MOT on your existing MOT test certificate and you can have your vehicle MOT tested up to 28 days in advance. The expiry date on your new MOT is 12 months from the expiry of your old one rather than 12 months from the day you took the test, so as long as your MOT test is due in the next 28 days, you won’t lose any days for having your vehicle tested early.

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