"What happens when you fail the MOT?"
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[ "Whathappens when you fail the MOT?Drivers living in the UK need toget their vehicles examined to clear the MOT test. It is mandatory for everyvehicle older than 3 years to pass the test. This is the countrys way toensure that the vehicle is safe for humans and the environment. Its in an annualtest that plays a crucial role in ensuring your safety. Still confused aboutthis test? Go through this article and all your doubts will be clearedWhat is an MOT TEST?No matter how tough a vehicle ismade, it is still a machine. It requires timely services to ensure that itssafe to drive. The MOT test does this job. Your vehicle is inspected so thetest centre can decide whether it is roadworthy or notThe test involves checking yourvehicle components like the steering wheel,;Tyres Billinge, horn,mirrors, horn, etc for damages and leaks. The test result comes with a PASS ifthe vehicle has no major issues. However, it fails the test in case serious faultsare found. The MOT test centre issues a certificate that specifies whether aparticular vehicle has passed or failed the testWhat happens if the vehicle failsthe test?A vehicle may fail the testeither with major issues or with the dangerous ones. In both cases, you willnot be allowed to drive the car unless the repairs have been done. The repairscan be done in two ways. You can either tow the car and take it to a differentgarage or you can get the issues fixed at the test centre itself. The latteroption seems more feasible and convenient. Almost all the centres conduct therepairsAfter you get the faults repairedyou can book an MOT retest. If the retest is done within 10 working days offailing the test, you dont need to pay for itWhat happens when you dont getthe vehicle tested?The UK government has made itmandatory to pass the MOT test. Vehicles that are 3 or older than 3 yearsshould necessarily pass it. Failing to do so results in a hefty fine and italso costs you points on your license. Therefore, it is advised to pass the MOTtest to save yourself from fineCategories of FAIL and PASSThe vehicle may pass the MOTclearly or sometimes you are also given a warning notice. The notice is issuedonly when the officials find minor faults in your car. Such issues may troubleyou in the future. That is why the warning notice is issued so you get theminor repairs done on timeYour vehicle can fail the testwith major or dangerous issues. These are the categories in which a vehiclefails the MOT. In both cases, the vehicle is not allowed to be driven until itpasses the retest.Things to keep in mind before theMOT? Clean the car thoroughly.     Throw away all the garbage and litter from the car. If necessary, wash the;Tyres     Birchwood. Remove any sticker from the windscreen blocking the drivers view. This will instantly lead to     failure Check all the lights and mirrors of your vehicle. Adjust them properly so no issue is found.The MOT test determines yourvehicles roadworthiness. Your safety and the cars well-being are twoimportant things ensured by an MOT. The test aims at creating a safeenvironment for everyone so the rate of road accidents is decreased" ]