"Why MOT is a mandate and not a choce in the UK?"
"MOT Luton (750+ words)"
[ "Why MOT is a mandate and not a choice in the UK? The MOT- or Ministry of Transport test, isan important test for all the vehicles on the roads of the UK to have some basiclevel of roadworthiness. A healthy car always promotes safe driving and also playsa part in reducing road fatalities. The Mot test was first introduced back inthe 90s but was not that effective. Its been a couple of decades that the governmentof the UK has realized the essence of the MOT test. Now it has become one of thecore tests to check the working condition of the vehicle. The basic definition of an MOT test would be-It is a maintenance check-up carried out once a year. Once your vehiclecompletes three years, it is mandatory for your vehicle to undergo an MOT test. Ifit fails to do so, your vehicle can be prohibited from running on the roads ofthe UK. The procedure will be carried out by a certified MOT tester who willfocus on key areas of the vehicle such as the brakes, lights, and even thewindscreen wipers. They'll also conduct an emissions test to ensure that thevehicle complies with regulations. Most car owners don't bother getting their MOTLuton done on a regular basis, and some don't even bother to fix theirvehicle's major flaws. Being in this situation will only jeopardize your safetyand deteriorate the state of your vehicle. Nobody wants that. When you drive apoorly maintained car at high speeds, accidents are inevitable. It may lose itsequilibrium and stability. Driving at high speeds is not a problem forautomotive if it has been properly serviced and passed the MOT test.What is the importance of MOT test is avery frequently asked question  Provides safety  The MOT test is more like an annual car check-up, where various elements are being inspected to make sure if they are working properly ornot. If any of the parts are not working, then it is repaired and checked again.This way almost all the parts of your vehicle are checked. By checking all theparts, the technicians make sure your vehicle is safe to drive. Improves performance- Since almost all the parts like tyres, engines, brakes are inspectedand checked whether or not they are in a working state. It is ensured that yourvehicle is able to run smoothly on the roads of the UK. By getting it inspected,you are fixing all the minor faults that might have hindered your vehiclesperformance. Increase fuel efficiency- If all the parts of your car are working properly, then they willnot need to operate under any pressure and hence required fuel in a limitedamountImproves the life of your vehicle- It is true that by maintaining your vehicle you can elongate thelife of your car. By fixing all the minor and major problems, your vehicle runssmoothly without any problemThough MOT test checks many aspects ofyour car there are parts that are not checked as well- Tyres- The most important part of your car.They create the only point of contact hence responsible for grip and traction. Thereare so many reasons why your tyres can make you fail in the MOT test. If your tyresare unaligned, unbalanced, you have an inappropriate pair of tyres, the sizeof the tyres are unmatched, different brands of tyres, and many more conditionsLights- All the lights including headlight,brake light, indicator, and lamp must be properly working. Engine- your engine should not be oxidized;it should run smoothly without sudden jerks or vibrations. Seat belts- All the belts in the car shouldbe properly working. Windshield- No stickers should be stuck tothe driver's side of the windshield.Brakes- If your tyres provide a shorterstopping distance after applying brakes, your brakes are in good working order;if they aren't, you should have them checked. Your tyres are indirectlyconnected with tyres. The tread of the tyre is worn out, the braking distancewill automatically increase and vice versa. Apart from these parts, all the parts that providesafety are checked and if any of the parts is not working properly, the chancesof failing at the test are high. ;There are some parts that are not checkedin the MOT Luton like all the internal parts like- coolant, filter, andoil change." ]