"Things you need to know about the MOT test"
"MOT Batley, Car Servicing Batley"
[ "Things you need to know about the MOT test;Drivers and car ownersin the UK know how important the MOT passing certificate is. Its like adriving license, not for you but the vehicle. Without clearing the MOT test,your vehicle is claimed unworthy to stay on the road.The test holds asignificant value in transportation law and order in the UK. Not passing thetest and still driving the vehicle may cost you a hefty fine and three pointson your license. So, if you have an MOT test due, get done with it soon. Beforeyou do that, here is a detailed report of the MOT test. The article willprovide you with some basic and standard information about the testWhatis an MOT test?;It is an annual testwhere several components of your vehicle are checked to see if the vehicle isroadworthy or not. All the vehicles that are 3 years or older need to pass thetest. Another reason for conducting it is the environmental factor. As we,humans have already damaged the environment, the Ministry of Transport makessure that our vehicles do the minimum damage. That is why the test is prettyimportant to pass. It marks your and the environments safety.Whereis the test done?;The MOT test iscarried out at the certified test centres. There are loads of them. All youneed to do is get the appointment scheduled and reach on time. Most centreswill ask you to drop the car and take it off at the end of the day. Thatsbecause the test takes some time to complete.Whatif I fail the test?;The centres provide aVT30 certificate, which shows you the reasons for the failure. If the car hassome dangerous faults, you will not be able to take the car away. The repairswill be done either at the test centre or at another garage. But the garagewill have to tow your car.Vehicles with majorfaults can be taken away if its roadworthy and the previous;MOT Batley;certificatehas not expired yet.If the MOT has run outbut the car is still safe to drive, you can easily take the car with youComing to the point,if the car fails the test you will have to get it rescheduled after the repairshave been doneHowto schedule the retest?;The partial retest canbe scheduled at the current test centre itself. If you get the repairs done atthe centre itself, you will get a free retest with no fee. But this should bedone within 10 working days of failing the test.If you take the caraway for repairs but return for the retest before the end of the next workingday, you will get a free retest.Whatparts are checked during the test?;There is a huge listof components that are checked during the test. ;Since it is one of thevital rules in the UK, the list is long. Suspension checks Exhaust checks Fuel and oil leakage Windscreens, Seat belts, doors,     and windows Tyres and wheels Horn Windscreen wipers Hand brake Brake lights, headlights,     indicator;And the list goes on.Most of the time people fail MOT tests due to minor faults. These problems canbe easily fixed at home, all by yourself or at a nearby;Car ServicingBatley. ;Here are a few tips tohelp you get through the test. Wash the car well before taking     it for the test. Remove the stickers that are     blocking the drivers view from the windscreen. Check that the tread depth is     more than the standard limit of 1.6mm. Remove all the unnecessary     things from the vehicle, which includes wrappers and other garbage The registration plate should     have everything written in the proper format." ]