"MOT test- how to check for your tyres"
"MOT Leicester (650 words)"
[ "MOT test- how to check for your tyresWhen preparing for your MOT test, tires are something you cannot ignore - there are a few quick visual checks you can perform to make sure your tires pass. Measure tread depth, look for bulges or cuts, check tire pressure, and perform other maintenance checks.Tire Maintenance;The chances of passing your MOT Leicester or any other town can get increased by regular easy and quick maintenance. These include ensuring that your tires have air pressure correctly, visually inspecting their condition, monitoring tread depth, checking wheel alignment, and avoiding bad driving habits.Tires CheckThe following checks can be easily carried out by yourself to evaluate your car's tyres before you take it for an MOT:Check the tire tread  the legal limit for tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm  anything below this is illegal and can result in license points and a fine from the police, but it is important to note that this applies to primary grooves  secondary grooves may be shallower. You can check this with the tread depth indicators visible on your tire, with a gauge or with a 20p piece. Read more about checking tire treadsCheck the sidewalls of the tire - Significant damage to the sidewall can be a sign of structural damage to the tire and is at risk of failure or a serious accident and therefore could fail the MOT test. Some minor cuts that do not expose the carcass or threads may receive a warning. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to replace tires with damaged sidewalls as soon as possible.Check for deep gouges or exposed cords  As well as damage to the sidewall, if there is damage to the tread or tire arms that exposes the cords or liner, this will result in a failed MOT test. As well as damage to the sidewall, it is also recommended to replace tires with a damaged tread or shoulder immediately.Check your tire pressure - Tires that appear to be under-inflated could fail an MOT test, so it's important to check your pressure at regular intervals to maintain the manufacturer's recommended levels to maintain vehicle handling and performance. Learn more about measuring tire pressure.Check the Tire Pressure Monitoring System - If your car has fitted with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) it will be properly checked as part of the MOT test and may result in a breakdown if it is faulty or not working. It is mostly recommended that you keep your TPMS running regularly to ensure you receive notifications when there are sudden changes in pressure.In addition to the above checks, there may be other reasons why your tires could fail MOT - for example, different tire sizes on the same axle, your tires not meeting the speed category of at least 70 mph or the load capacity of your vehicle. These reasons are less common, but you can visit the MOT Inspection Manual for further instructions.FAQsApart from the simple and easy checks you can carry out on your vehicle, there are other questions about tires and MOT tests:NEED A SPARE TIRE FOR MOT?Spare tires are not checked as part of the MOT - it only applies to tires that are mainly mounted on the vehicle at the time of the test. Some vehicles do not require replacement tires - such as vehicles equipped with Run On Flat tires or vehicles with a temporary tire repair kit.HOW OLD CAN MOT TIRES BE?For private passenger vehicles with fewer than 8 seats, there is no legislation or required age limit for tires to pass the MOT test.DOES MOT CHECK, ARE CORRECT TIRES FITTED?The MOT test checks for MOT Leicester or some other place where the tires fitted to the vehicle are the correct size for speed and load capacity - they must be at least 70mph to pass and be the correct load capacity for the vehicle." ]