What is examined in the MOT test

Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors, and Direction Indicators

• Front and rear position lamps, rear registration plate lamps, rear fog lamps
• Headlamps
• Stoplamps
• Rear reflectors
• Direction indicators and hazard warning devices
• Headlamp aim

Steering (including suspension)

• Steering control
• Steering system
• Power steering
• Suspension - general
• Front suspension, front wheel bearings and driveshafts
• Rear suspension and rear wheel bearings
• Shock absorbers

Brakes

• Parking brake lever mechanism
• Hand operated brake control valves
• Service brake control
• Anti-lock braking system
• Mechanical brake components
• Hydraulic, air and vacuum systems
• Brake performance

Tyres

• Tyres
• Roadwheels

Seatbelts

• Seatbelts

General Items

• Drivers view of the road
• Wipers
• Washers
• Windscreen
• Audible warning (horn)
• Exhaust system
• Exhaust emissions -petrol & diesel
• General condition of vehicle -
  • vehicle structure
  • body security
  • body condition
  • doors
  • load security
  • spare wheel and carrier
  • seats
  • Mirrors
  • Fuel system
  • Registration plates and VIN details

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