"Answers to your questions about the MOT exam"
"MOT Buxton ( 650+ words)"
[ "Answers to your questions about the MOT examMOT abbreviated as Ministry of Transport is a test that is taken yearly to check the environmental and road safety of your car. It is required by law for all cars to perform this test yearly after three years of their registration. This test is performed by a qualified MOT vehicle technician.When is it due, when should I get it checked?You need to get your car checked for the first time on its third anniversary. The test is valid for a year after which you must get your car re-checked. The due date is printed on your most recent pass certificate and it is highly recommended that you get the test done at least 30 days before when your certificate expiresWhat happens if my MOT has expired?It is illegal to drive your car without a valid MOT and you might have to pay a huge fine or even be prosecuted by law due to this. The only time you could be exempted is if you had an MOT service booked prior and were driving to take the test.What happens if you fail the test?You will be given a VT30 certificate in case you fail the test. This specifies the faults in your vehicle. In case of a dangerous fault, you cannot even drive it to a garage to get it serviced as it is not roadworthy and you might have to get it towedMOT retestIn case you fail the MOT test you can leave it at the test centre for ten days and do a partial MOT retest for free. You need to make sure to fix all the problems to pass this test and be able to drive on the roads again.However, if you choose to get it fixed somewhere outside the test centre, you need to get it back by a day to avail free testing. Depending on how long you take to get back and the damaged parts some fee might be charged.In case of misplacementIf youve lost your MOT certificate you just need to download it from the GOV.uk website. You need to know certain specifications like the registration number and the V5C reference number specified in your car's logbook to access it. You could also go to a test centre but this will cost you some fee.Most common reasons for MOT failureMost of the times MOT test failures are due to very simple issues like blown bulbs, mirrors, wipers and washers. The condition of your tyre and the air pressure are also other major factors. In some cases the problems could be solved by simply thoroughly de-cluttering your car, cleaning the windows and ensuring nothing is blocking the driver's view. How long does it take?On average, it takes around 45 to 60 minutes to complete the test in case there are no major issues or other problems.In case there is a necessity for repairs it might take longer and in some places, they ask you to drop your car in the morning and collect once the test was doneUsually, a fee of 40 is taken for the test without charging any VAT and a free re-test is also done if the car is brought back within ten days in case your vehicle fails.At MOT Buxton it might take just an hour or less and they even do certain basic servicing for free and the test is done for a minimal fee." ]