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"MOT Birmingham"
[ "EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOT TESTAll vehicles in the UK are legally required to go through annual MOT tests after completing three years on road. MOT tests are important to know whether your vehicle meets the legal standards. These tests are conducted at nearly 21000 authorized check centres throughout the world, all featuring an approved blue sign with three white triangles. It includes checking of brakes, fuel tank, doors, exhaust system, seatbelts, and wipers. Motor, clutch and gearbox are not included.How to know your MOT test is due?Often people forget the due date of their cars MOT Birmingham test. You may have to pay a high fine if you dont have a valid MOT certificate for your vehicle. You can enter the details of your car online and check when you need to get your vehicle testHow to prepare your vehicle for the test?You can prepare your car by simply looking after it and checking if the key components of your vehicle are in good working condition before taking it to the garage. Make sure that your cars tyres have enough tread material; it should not go below 1.6mm. Also, ensure that your vehicle has enough oil.What happens during the MOT test?This test doesnt cover the engine, only the key parts of your vehicle. The test takes around one hour. You are allowed to be with the car and the tester carries out various tests on your vehicle. You are not allowed to communicate with the testerWhat are the options if your car fails its MOT test?If your vehicle fails the test then dont panic, they will let you know which parts of your car need to get repaired. Till your certificate is valid you can take your car for repair. If you have an old car it may cost you more than the actual cost of the car. The better option is to scrap it. If you don't believe the result is correct you should appeal.How to resubmit your car for testing?When the defects in your vehicle have been corrected you can submit it for a partial MOT test. When you leave your vehicle at the maintenance check centre you get a free retest if it is repaired within 10 working days of failing the MOT test.What if your MOT certificate has expired?If your MOT certificate has expired, running your vehicle on the road is illegal and you may be fined for doing so. Driving your car without the MOT certificate makes it invalid.MOT test indicates that your vehicle has gone through all the safety tests and is fit for driving." ]