"MOT Test Explained for beginners"
"MOT Reading"
[ "MOT Test Explained for beginnersThe MOT test is a vital test that must be taken byyour car. This test is determined to secure your cars operational safety andenvironmental standards. The test is legal and mandatory for all cars that arethree years or above.The test is performed on some of the most importantparts of your car. It is an important test that must be passed in order toobtain a pass certificate. The MOT pass certificate plays a significant role insituations such as car insurance or any other mishaps.Why is the MOT test conducted?MOT test is the Ministry of Transport test that isconducted once a year. This is a mandatory test for all the cars that haveattained the age of three years. There is no specific time for getting yourcars MOT Reading done. You can just book yourself a slot and get thetest doneThis test measures the safety metre of the car onthe road by evaluating its key parts that are required to function properly ingeneralHow is the MOT test conducted?The MOT test is conducted by evaluating thecritical parts of your car. The test checks the condition of the entire car ingeneral. The essential components that play a crucial role in passing the MOTtest include brake fluid check, tread check, mirrors check, oil tanker check,warning lights checks, etcThe test ensures that these parts of your vehicleare in good conditions so that you are safe driving and keeping others safe onthe road. You need to register your car at the nearest MOT test centre and getprepared for the testHow to prepare your car for the MOT test?There are some measures that you must take beforeyou take your car for the MOT Reading test. The most important onesinclude: Check the tread depth     of the tyre. Sometimes, the tread depth is affected due to dirt and earthly objects such as stones. These lead to the decrease of tread depth.     The legal tread depth measure in the UK is 1.6 mm, and you must maintain it. This is a critical factor, failing, which can lead to failure in the     MOT test Check the oil tanker and repair any wear and tear found. The oil tanker has sediments that must not exceed the required level. Use a metal stick to dip in the oil tanker and measure the sediments. Check for any clogging in the tanker. Fix all the abnormalities with the tanker before you take it to the MOT test Check the metre of     brake fluid of the car. Find a mark with minimum and maximum marks in the front bonnet of the car. The minimum and maximum mark indicate the measure of the brake fluid. The ideal mark of brake fluid must be between the minimum and maximum mark The mirrors of the car must be sturdy and without cracks. As cracks displace the mirror and the image formations are affected, the mirrors must be smooth. The MOT test demands both the exterior and interior mirrors to be in good conditions Warning signs of the car must be working and indicating correctly. Refer to your car manual to     find out the danger signs and repair if any one of them is malfunctioning.What happens after the MOT test?After the MOT test, you will be rewarded with yourMOT certificate. Generally, the MOT test takes one hour to complete. If yourcar passes it, you get a pass certificate and take your car home. If your carfails the MOT test, you will not be allowed to drive away from the car. The MOTcentre will make the necessary repairs to your vehicle to ensure it is safe togo." ]