MOT SERVICE

If your vehicle is 3 years or older you are required by law to have an annual safety check, the ministry of transport test, commonly known as the MOT Test. The purpose of the MOT test is to ensure the vehicle meets the minimum safety level required by law.

It is your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is examined every 12 months. Without a current MOT certificate, you will be unable to drive your vehicle lawfully or renew your road fund license. Recent computerisation of the MOT testing system by VOSA means police and mobile camera units can now check remotely to see if your vehicle has a current MOT.
You can book a MOT up to 28 days in advance of its due date. In fact it is not widely known that the expiry date on your new MOT is in 12 months from the expiry of your old one. This means you could have a MOT that last 13 months. 

During the MOT test the nominated tester, a person authorised by the government body called VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency) will conduct an inspection and a comprehensive series of checks around the vehicle, including the interior, exterior, under the bonnet and under the vehicle. The result of each check is recorded- if the vehicle passes a VT20 ‘pass’ certificate is issued. If the vehicle fails to meet the required standard a VT30 ‘failure’ document is issued. Items that are not quite a failure, but worthy of a mention to you so that you can keep an eye on them are drawn to your attention as ‘advisory’ items.

The penalty for not having an up to date MOT certificate could be a fine. Also if the vehicle is involved in an accident you may be asked to produce your MOT certificate. An insurance claim could be affected by the absence of your MOT, especially in the case of an injury.

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 We are approved by VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency) to carry out MOTs. 

What is an MOT?
Originally called the Ministry of Transportation Test, an MOT is an annual examination of a vehicle that is three years old or more. Vehicle goes under a statutory examination of all the major components to ensure that they have not worn to a level which makes the vehicle unsafe to drive and the vehicle complies with a minimum safety standard as defined by the VOSA. It is important to remember that an MOT pass confirms that the vehicle has met certain minimum legal requirements. It does not mean that the vehicle will meet or will continue to be roadworthy the following year. 

When does my car need an MOT?
It is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is examined every 12 months. Without an MOT certificate, you will be unable to renew your road tax. Having a current MOT certificate is also a legal requirement in the UK 
You can book a MOT up to 28 days in advance of its due date. In fact it is not widely known that the expiry date on your new MOT is in 12 months from the expiry of your old one. This means you could have a MOT that last 13 months 

What do I need to take with me? 
Once you have booked your vehicle in for its MOT, remember to take your Registration Document, if it is your vehicle’s first MOT and a means of paying the current fee. 

What should I do if the car fails its MOT? 
If the vehicle fails its MOT and it does not meet legal requirements, the vehicle must be repaired to comply with MOT Test standards. The report your Nominated Tester gives you will help you. If you think the Nominated Tester has been unfair you can appeal against the decision. Ask for a VT17 form that explains what to do. 

What do I need to take with me?
Once you have booked your vechicle in for its MOT, remember to take your current MOT certificate and a means of paying the current fee. The MOT certificate is only required if you would like the new MOT to run for more than 12 months

What should i do if the car fails its MOT?
I fhe vechicle fails its MOT, it does not meet legal requiremnts and must be repaired to comply with MOT Test standards. The notes onthe back of your report your Nominated Tester gives you will help you.

If you think the Nomianted Tester has been unfair you can appeal against the decision. 
Ask for a VT17 form that explains what to do

 

 

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