"Ten Checks to Help You Pass the MOT Test"
"APK Leeuwarden (MOT) (750 words)"
[ "Ten Checks to Help You Pass the MOT Test;It's time for your car's MOT test, you might be wondering about whether it will pass or fail the test. Fortunately, there are quick inspections that you can do yourself to provide your car with the best chance of passing the MOT. Many automobiles fail their; APK Leeuwarden (MOT) due to minor problems like faulty bulbs, inadequate oil levels, or even a dusty number plateRead the following points to determine which vehicle checks to carry out in advance for passing the MOTTyres & Wheels - The minimum legal tread limit of a tyre is 1.6 mm. Tyres with a lesser tread will fail the MOT. It's easy to check the tread of the tyre through tread wear indicators. You can see arrows running across the tyres in their grooves bottom that indicates the tyre's tread depth. You can also inspect the tyre's tread depth with a penny. Along with the tread depth, the MOT testers will also check if the tyres are of the correct size or not. So, before going for the MOT, ensure everything's in placeFuel and Engine Oil - It's essential to ensure that your vehicle has sufficient oil and fuel levels to perform the required emission tests. To inspect your car's oil levels, extract the engine dipstick and wipe it clean. Put it again in the engine and get it out. Now, check if the oil levels of your car are between the minimum and maximum markings on the dipstick. If not - top it upEnsure your vehicle is parked on an even surface while checking its oil levelsBrakes - Ensure your vehicle's braking system is in top working order. If your car drifts to one side of the road when applying brakes, it indicates a problem in the braking system. So, get it checked by professionals before your MOT. If your car has alloy wheels, they will perform the brakes inspection without demounting the wheels. If there's excessive wear of brake discs or brake pads, replace them immediatelyLights - Your car lights must be in tip-top condition at all times. It includes your vehicles indicators, sidelights, headlights, brake lights and the number plate light. These testers also check the alignment of the lights. So, check the bulbs and replace them if necessarySeats and Seatbelts - Your vehicle's seats must be secure with the seat belts - it's a legal requirement. Your car seat belts should be secure - including the locking and unlocking mechanism - and in top working order. They will also check the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) for seat belts and airbags. The seat of the driver should be adjustable. To ensure safety, all the seats must be in an upright positionNumber Plate - Ensure that your vehicle's number plate is clean and readable - a quick wipe with water and cloth can make the number plate dirt and dust-free. The font and spacing of letters on the number plate must also comply with the legal requirements of the governmentHorn - Press the horn of your car - if it doesn't make any sound, you'll have to repair or replace it. Although, it's likely that when your car's horn is faulty, you'll automatically know and fix it. But, it's better to recheck it before going for the MOT to ensure that you pass the testExhaust and Emissions - If you can hear any ratting or unusual noise when driving, it indicates an exhaust issue. A malfunctioning exhaust can lead to MOT failure. Another way to check an exhaust problem is by observing if there's any smoke coming out from the car's exhaust pipe. Excessive smoke coming from the vehicle corresponds to severe exhaust system issuesIn the same way, if oil or fuel is leaking from the vehicle's exhaust system, it means there's an upcoming problem - mostly with the glow plugs or spark plugs of the car. Check your car with a technician and resolve the issue at the earliestWindscreen and Wipers - Any crack or chip in the car's windscreen larger than 40 mm can lead to MOT failure. On the driver's side, the allowance is lower; it's 10 mmAlong with the windscreen, it's essential to inspect the wipers' condition as well. Your washers and wipers must be properly working to provide you with a clear view of the path ahead. If your washer feed or wipers are blocked, get it fixed at the earliest. Ensure there's adequate washer fluid to pass the testSteering - It's not easy to check the steering yourself. So, get it checked by the professionals. And do all the repair and replacement work before appearing for the APK Leeuwarden (MOT) test" ]