"Why do you need to get your car tested for MOT?"
"APK Utrecht ( 650+ words)"
[ "Why do you need to get your car tested for MOT?The Ministry of Transport made MOTtests mandatory in many countries. The people who own a car are very well awareof the responsibilities that come along with owning one. This test would notjust ensure the safety of you and your loved ones but also of the other peopleon the road. The pass or fail certificate that the authorities grant afterconducting the test would declare the car to be roadworthy or notThese tests are conducted annuallyand would be illegal if you are found driving without a valid certificate. Acar that is more than 3 years old or any public service vehicle would need toget this test done. Other newly purchased cars may not require an MOT testuntil it is at least 3 years old.What all would an MOT test cover?Many might be aware of the test butfewer people know about the items that are checked during this test. Each ofthe parameters inspected is concerned with the safety aspect and also theaspect of roadworthiness. The list of items is mentioned below: Signalling and lighting equipment Vehicles Suspension Steering ability of the wheel Wheels and tyres Brakes and brake pads The structure or body of the vehicle Vehicle seat belts Fuel Emissions and Exhaust View of the driver while driving  includes the windshield,     windows, and mirrorsThe MOT test inspects all theessential components to make sure the vehicle is fully functional andoperational to be driven around.Car servicing vs MOT TestPeople often get confused between acar servicing and an MOT test. So, for all those who feel both are the samethat is not the case. The first difference arises from the fact that MOT is arequirement legally in many countries, while servicing is a normal check-up andrepair of your car recommended by the manufacturer. The MOT test involvesvisual inspections conducted by authorised centres, which would ultimately deemthe car safe or unsafe by a certificate issued at the endYou could drive your car withoutgetting it serviced (which should not be done ideally) but without a valid passcertificate post an MOT test, the car cannot be driven in certain places. Carservicing includes a detailed check and repair of your car by garage experts.The frequency of servicing depends more on the distance travelled than it beingan annual affair necessarily. During the servicing of a car, the oil levelswould be changed along with the coolant in the engine and the brake fluid. Allthese may not have an immediate impact but are filled to ensure that no problemarises in the long runWhy do cars fail the MOT test?It is very common for cars to failthe MOT test in the first go. However, this could be avoided if the basics ofthe car are checked regularly. You could take care of minor issues at yourlevel and fix them before taking them for the test. The most popular reasonswhy cars fail MOT test are: The car is filled with clutter or dirt. You could just clean the     mess in the cars cabin, boot, and just wipe the mirror and windows real     quick. The screenwash is not filled. This would just take a few minutes to     be done. Issues with the legibility or spacing or dirt on the registration the plate could be easily taken care of by you. The functioning of the warning signals on the dashboard could be monitored well in advance. This is important as they indicate an invisible problem that may be there in your car. Remove the windscreen stickers or permits to park that could block the view of the driver while driving leading to an accidentSummaryIt would become expensive for you totake the risk of not maintaining your car or driving without a valid;APKUtrecht;MOT certificate. Hence, it is highly advised by the governmentand experts to ensure that you get your cars MOT test done and have a safedriving experience." ]