"MOT: Common Questions About MOTs"
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[ "MOT: Common Questions About MOTsWhen does someone need an MOT test?The car will require the first MOT check once it arrives on the third birthday. Moreover, after the third birthday, the car will require an MOT test every year. The car owners can see the date of their cars first registration on the log book. It is a legal necessity to have a recent MOT certificate always when driving on the roads. Otherwise, car owners can face a major fine from the local police if they are driving without one. The MOT certificate is valid for about 12 months from the date of the previous test. Moreover, if a car owner takes the test before the 12 months interval, then they can obtain an extra month of MOT Bicester;cover.What does a technician check during the MOT test?The MOT check can last about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Moreover, the MOT checker will put the automobile on a stable ramp to even check the bottom of the motorcar to detect any signs of rust or corrosion. Such issues can lead to an on-road chassis failure. The test takers will also look at the suspension parts to ensure there is no major damage, plus the car wheels, tyres along with exhaust system are in good condition. The braking performance is another criterion that the MOT test taker will examineThe MOT tester will also see if all the car lights work as well as if the headlights are correctly set plus the horn sounds well. The windscreen wipers along with the washers will also need an inspection, plus the windscreen need not have major chips or big cracks. The motorcar's exhaust emissions also need checking to make sure there is not too much on-road pollution. Furthermore, the MOT test will not look at the state of the car's engine, clutch as well as the gearbox.What happens if the car fails during the test?If the MOT tester sees an inner fault, then those will be under advisory or a straight fail. An advisory fault is a car problem that is not too severe, but the car owners will have to rectify it as soon as possible. Any more major faults will fall under the fail category. Some of such failures can range from simple elements such as wiper blades to major ones such as exhaust emissions. Moreover, a car owner will not be able to drive their vehicle away if the car has dangerous issues.If someone leaves their vehicle in a repair shop and takes a retest within the next working days, then they can also obtain a free partial MOT retest. In such a test, the MOT technician will simply examine the defective items again. Also, if someone takes their car away and brings the vehicle within 10 working days, then they will have to pay for the partial MOT retest. Delaying more than that will result in a full retestWhat can someone check before their MOT test?There are a few simple things the car owners can check to ensure their car passes the annual MOT without any issues. For instance, about 25% of MOT car failures are due to faulty headlights. Hence, it's well worth having a close check before heading to your MOT test. Some of the parts that commonly lead to MOT failure are:Check all the car lights are working, even the rear brake lights, are working in the best conditionEnsure there are no large cracks as well as chips on the car's windscreenCheck if the wipers the windscreen fullyInspect that there is ample water in the washer fluidThe tyres need to be in a good state, have the right air pressure and the tread needs to be more than 1.6mm.Contact an;MOT Bicester centre today to know more about the test. Also, it is important to get in touch with a DVSA-authorised centre" ]