"Everything that you must know about MOT"
"MOT Manchester"
[ "Vehicles on the road can turn dangerous if not maintained well. Its not just the drivers life at risk, but the lives of fellow passengers also come at stake, if the car running along with you starts wobbling.Accidents can happen due to various reasons. To prevent such accidents and to ensure that your vehicles are roadworthy at all times, the UK Government has specified for a test called MOT Manchester. All the vehicles must take and clear this test. You shouldnt forget the test date whatsoever.When should you take your vehicle for MOT?MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. This test first becomes due three years from the date of purchase of your vehicle. Post this, undertaking this test becomes an annual ritual. Various parts of your car are checked during this test. The DVSA has laid out some minimum standards the parts of the car have to meet.What if you skip MOT?Skipping this test is never an option. Driving your vehicle without MOT certificate equivalents to committing a serious crime and its ramifications would be too much to deal with later.You can face prosecution charges.Youd be required to pay a fine of 2500.You can lose out on your insurance cover.Selling your car would become an issue, as your potential buyer would lose credibility in your vehicle.The fee charged for the testThe maximum fee charged by a testing centre is 54.85 for a car.For a motorcycle, the fee is 29.65Parts examined during MOTDiverse parts of the car are checked in this test. These include Vehicle Identification Number, steering and suspension, lights, wipers and washer bottle, exhaust system, seats and belts, doors, mirrors, wheels and tyres, brakes, fuel emissions, bodywork, horn and windscreenWhat next after the test?If your vehicle clears this test with flying colours, then you will receive the VT20 MOT Test Pass certificate. In case, the system isnt working properly at that time, then also you neednt worry. Youll be provided with a Contingency MOT Manchester test certificate in that caseWhat if your vehicle flunks in the test?If your vehicle fails in the test then youll be provided with a VT30 MOT Test Failure certificate. Your vehicle needs to reappear for the test once all the faults are fixed, otherwise driving it would be a serious offence.What if you lose your MOT certificate?You must get your lost certificate replaced as soon as possible. For that, you can visit any testing station. Just provide the details like vehicle registration number and the reference number of V5C logbook and youll get a replacement document. But youll again need to shell out some amount of money for the same. Its 10 or half the amount of full MOT test fee, whichever is lesserVehicles exempt from MOTCars which are still not even three years old neednt go for any testing.Vintage cars manufactured 40 years ago or more dont require this test, provided they havent undergone any substantial change.You can check your MOT status online too on various websites, lest you might forgetSafety of the people is paramount for any government and MOT test has been designed by the UK government keeping this in mind. So, dont see this test as a hassle, but a way of keeping yourself protected on the roads." ]