"Things to keep in mind before going for an MOT test"
"APK Utrecht (MOT Utrecht)"
[ "Things tokeep in mind before going for an MOT testPeople living in the UK know theimportance of the MOT test. You cant drive a vehicle that has not passed anMOT. It is illegal to drive such a vehicle and it may cost you fine with pointson your insurance.What is an MOT test?The UK government has made itmandatory for every vehicle to pass an MOT test. The test involves theexamination and checking of your vehicle parts. It is an annual test and everycar that is 3 years or older is eligible for an MOT. It is done to check theroadworthiness of your vehicle. This ensures that you are not putting theenvironment and yourself in danger.How is the test done?Once your MOT test is due you,can get a test scheduled at a certified test centre. There are lots of suchcentres in various cities of the country. You can get an appointment at the onenearest to youThe centre will ask you to bringthe car on a specific date and time. You need to reach there with the vehicle.Most test centres ask you to drop the car in the morning and collect it by theend of the day. So, it depends on the centre, when they will hand you back thecarThe test consists of certainchecks that analyse the health and functioning of your vehicle. The faults arethen categorised depending on their severity. Vehicles market with major anddangerous faults fail the test. They cant be driven unless the repairs aredoneIf your vehicle fails the testwith just minor faults, you will be allowed to drive it but only if the MOTcertificate is still validWhat happens when you fail thetest?As mentioned above, failing anMOT with major faults will lead to a clear failure. You will not be allowed todrive the car. In case you wish to get the repairs done at some other servicecentre, the only option will be to tow your car. However, most test centresprovide the service of repairs. You can get them done at the test centreitself. This will save your time and money as you will get a free;APKUtrecht (MOT Utrecht);retest if it is done within 10 working days ofthe failureMOT Test checklistThe following things will bechecked during an MOT test: Registration plate Vehicle Identification     Number Tyres and Wheels Doors and Windows Windscreen and wipers Horn Lights Seat Belts and seats Exhaust system Vehicle emissions and fluids Brakes and brake pedalsThe list goes on. In short,almost all the major components of your vehicle are checkedMOT ExemptionAs the COVID-19 pandemic hit theworld, the UK government in March 2020 had announced a 6-month MOT exemption.However, as some relaxations have been made, the test will be held from August2020. But if your MOT is due before August, you will still get a 6-monthexemptionMost vehicles fail MOT due toreasons that can be ignored if taken care of. Here is a list of the things youshould keep in mind. Clean your car thoroughly     before taking it for the test. Remove all the waste and unnecessary stuff     from it. Check the windscreen for     stickers that may block the drivers view. This can be dangerous while     driving Ensure that your number     plate follows the standard format." ]