"How To Pass The MOT Test Easily"
"MOT Leeds"
[ "How To Pass The MOT Test EasilyIf you have a vehicle older than three years, you are legally required to take the MOT test. The Ministry Of Transport conducts this test to determine a vehicle's eligibility for the UK roads. The major testing parameters are emission and safety. Also, a pass certificate is mandatory for legal driving in the UK. If you fail to produce a pass certificate, points will be added to your license, which will add up to a hefty fine, and your renewal application won't be processed easily. Also, the car insurance won't be in effect until you get a pass certificate. Since the certificate is valid only for one year, it makes MOT an annual exam.An ordinary MOT test lasts up to 45-50 minutes. However, if the examiner comes across any serious issue, he will send the vehicle for immediate repairs and retest it once it comes back. This process can take up a few hours, but it's worth it because you will get your pass certificate. The MOT doesn't check the performance and engine, clutch or gearbox situation. Therefore, if you keep your vehicle up to date with the servicing and maintenance, you will pass this test easily. Now that the basics are clear read this article further to pass the MOT test easily.Check the tyresTyres play a crucial role in a vehicle's safety and emission, so they must be in pristine form to pass the MOT Leeds. For this reason, ensure that the tyre pressure is at the recommended level. The recommended tyre pressure for a vehicle is given in the owner's manual and mentioned on the driver's door. Additionally, the tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm. Therefore, take the penny test and see if it is only barely visible.Check the visibilityThe windscreen is the primary component that determines the driver's visibility of the road. Therefore, clean your windscreen thoroughly and ensure that it is free of spots and cracks. Although, if the windscreen has a crack wider than 1 cm, it must be replaced.Wiper and screen washer also play a major role in the windscreen's cleanliness. The wipers must be clean and calibrated according to the screen's width and length. Also, the washer must be fully recharged and function optimally with the wipers. Finally, both these components must be responsive to the driver controls.Check the brake fluidsThe brakes are one of the major drivers of on-road safety and high-speed emissions. Therefore, to reduce the friction between tyres and brakes and improve responsiveness, the brakes must be well lubricated. For this reason, ensure that the brake fluids are completely recharged. Next, open the bonnet and locate the master cylinder; you will see the brake fluid chamber near the cylinder. The fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum markingsCheck the lightsThe headlamp and the tail lamp must function at an optimum brightness and free of any flickers. Additionally, indicator lights, hazard lights, brake lights, and parking lights must also be calibrated and responsive to the driver's controlsCheck the mirrorsThere are three mandatory mirrors that every vehicle should have: the rear and the two offside ones. The rearview mirrors must be adjusted to provide a complete view of the road. The offside mirrors must also be adjusted at proper angles and must function properly. Side mirrors must also be responsive to the adjustment controls.Check the license plateYour license plate is a part of a legal document, so it must be clean and clear. The font and font size used must be within the permissible limits. Also, the registration plate must be tightly screwed in its place, and every character must be present. Additionally, please take note of the bulb over the registration plate because it provides visibility under low-light. If any part of the license plate is not clear, you might be charged with obstruction to justice" ]