"MOT Test ? All You Need to Know"
"MOT Milton Keynes ( 650+ words)"
[ "MOT Test  All You Need to KnowAs aresponsible vehicle owner, it is your duty to ensure that you drive a vehiclethat is roadworthy and meets the legal road safety standards. A Ministry ofTransport or MOT Test evaluates that your vehicle meets these standards and ifyou drive a car without a recent MOT certificate in the UK, it is consideredillegal. Do not thinkthat you can get away with an expired MOT certificate. In such an instance,your car insurance will also be considered invalid. You can regard MOTMilton Keynes as your cars yearly roadworthiness examination. This exam isconducted according to the latest stipulations issued by the Driver and VehicleStandards Agency or DVSA. Car owners generally harbour a lot of questions aboutthis test. Also, many of them turn nervous when it is time to take their carout for itMOT Test  What Is It?The MOT Testinspects the general condition of your car and its components to ensure that itfulfils the standards set by DVSA. This compulsory test is needed for allvehicles and is carried out by a certified vehicle technician who has the MOTqualification.Keep in mind that there wont be any reminderfrom the DVSA to make you aware about the renewal date. As a responsible carowner, you must get the test done every year, starting from the thirdanniversary of its registration. For example, if you purchased your car on 1April 2018, its first MOT will be on 1 April 2021. The next MOT will be due on1 April 2022, and every year after that.What If My MOT Expires?Do not takethe expiration of your MOT certificate lightly. The government has the right tofine you for up to 1000 euros when they catch you driving a car with an expiredMOT certificate. You are not allowed to take your car out and drive in it ifyou do not have a valid MOT certificateYou can haveyour car tested up to thirty days before the certificate expires. For example,if your MOT expires on 1 July 2019, the earliest date when you can get the MOTto keep the same date of renewal for the subsequent year is 1 June 2019. MOT Checklist Number plate  It is quite easy tocheck your cars number plate and eliminate the probability of failure oradvisory. It must be of the correct colour, fully legible, and showcase theright registration structure for your cars year. Lights and indicator  The test willconsist of an inspection of your cars headlights. Ensure that they are aimedproperly and have clear lenses. They should switch properly between full anddipped beam. Your plate light, reversing lights, and fog lamps will also beinspected. Brake lights  The brake lightsshould illuminate correctly when the technician applies pressure to the brakepeddle during the process of the test. Tyres  Be careful of the tyre treaddepth. It is crucial for the safety of your car. In the UK, the minimum treaddepth allowed is 1.6 mm. Also, evaluate the sidewalls for any bulges and cracks. Windscreen wipers  The windscreenwipers should work properly and should effectively clear away dirt from thewindscreen. Check that there are no tears or cracks on the blades. Fix any rearwipers that is not working properly. Screenwash  Did you know that evenan empty screen wash tank can be deemed as an MOT failure? Ensure that yourwindscreen washer jets have the right angle and pressure. Seat belts and seats  Seat beltsundergo a thorough check during MOT. They must extend and retract and should bein optimal condition. Problems with seat belts is specially an issue witholder cars as the anchorage points of the seat belts are damaged. Fuel and engine oil  The technicianwill run your vehicle for some minutes during the emissions test. So, checkwhether your vehicle has enough fuel for the test to be conducted. Likewise,ensure that you have enough oil and so that the engine is not running dry.By keepingin mind all the pointers regarding the different components of your car, youwill find yourself better placed to pass the MOT test. Best of luck!" ]