"All You Need To Know About MOTs"
"APK Utrecht ( 750+ words)"
[ "All You Need To Know About MOTsAn MOT test determines if the vehicle meets all the road safety criteria along with the environmental standards.Car owners must get an MOT test for their automobile when:the vehicle reaches the third anniversary of its registrationOn the anniversary of the last APK Utrecht conducted and after the vehicle becomes three years old.Getting an MOT in Coronavirus (COVID-19)Car owners need to get an MOT for their vehicle just like the regular yearly MOTBut, don't take the vehicle to an MOT service centre if:The car owners have to be quarantined because they recently entered the UKCar owners have self-isolated themselves because they were tested positive for the virusMoreover, if the car owner cannot take their vehicle in person, then:Some MOT test centres can collect their cars for their residence and return them after the MOT gets conducted. The car owner can contact an authorised MOT centre to see if the service is available or not. Furthermore, car owners can also send someone else to the MOT centre for the testWhat if the MOT expiresCar owners cannot drive or even park their vehicles on roads if the MOT expires. If caught, the car owner will be prosecuted. The only exceptions to drive without an MOT is when:A car owner is taking their vehicle to or from a repair centreThe car owner is taking their vehicle to a pre-arranged MOT testThe earliest date of getting an MOTAn MOT certificate lasts only for a year. The expiration date is mentioned on the previous MOT pass certificate. Car owners can be fined up to 1,000 for driving their automobile without a valid MOT certificate. Anyone can get their MOT within a month before it runs out to keep the same date for renewal for the next year.For exampleIf the MOT expires on 20 Jan, the earliest a car owner can go for an MOT test to keep the same date for renewal for next year is by 21 Jan. If the MOT test is conducted sooner, then next year's renewal date will be changed.For InstanceIf the MOT is due to run out by 15 May, then the earliest a car owner can get it done is by 16 April. But, if the vehicle is taken for the MOT test on 14 April and passes, then the MOT expiry date switches to 13 April for the next year.Booking an MOT testCar owners should always head to an approved MOT test centre to get their yearly MOTs. These authorized test centres are marked with 3 white triangles, meaning they are prepared and equipped to conduct accurate and fair testsHow to book?Contact the MOT centre to reserve an MOT. Also, there is a maximum fee charged by MOT centres, and the process for booking an MOT in Northern Ireland is different. The maximum charge for conducting an MOT test depends upon the type of car you drive. Generally, the maximum fee for a passenger car is about 54.85 and about 29.65 for a standard motorcycle.How the MOT test worksIn an MOT, all the major parts of a vehicle get thoroughly checked to ensure they meet the legal set on-road standards. Car owners can watch the test conducted from a separate viewing area without disturbing the technicians to ensure the process is fair.Results of an MOT testA vehicle will either get a pass or fail certificate from the MOT test centrePassing the MOTIf your car passes the MOT:Then the car owner will get a PASS MOT certificate from the test centre, and the information will get recorded in the databaseAlso, car owners might get a list of minor repairs that they need to conduct before appearing for next year testFailing the MOTIf the vehicle fails the MOT, the list will include all the 'dangerous or major issues with your car. Driving without repairing them is not allowedAlso, car owners can even appeal the result of the test if they think its wrong.Parts that are inspected in an MOTBody, vehicle structure and general itemsTowbarsFuel systemExhaust emissionsSeatbeltsSeatsDoorsMirrorsLoad securityBrakesTyres and wheelsRegistration platesLightsBonnetWipers and washersWindscreenHornSteering and suspensionVINElectrical wiringAlso, the test won't cover the condition of the:EngineClutchGearboxCar owners can contact an MOT centre to know more about APK Utrecht" ]