MOT TEST CHECKLIST

The MOT test is a safety inspection of your vehicle and it is a legal requirement that it is undertaken annually once a vehicle reaches three years of age.

The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) have specific conditions that the vehicle must pass in order for it to be deemed road and environmentally safe.

Find out what is inspected during the MOT test here:

What is Checked

Car Interior

Seats and Seatbelts

• The driver’s seat needs to be fully adjustable and lock in to place
• All seatbelts should be in good condition and operate correctly – during the test, the length of the seatbelt will be checked for damage

Mirrors

• All mirrors must be in place and secure
• Rear view and wing mirrors must provide adequate views of the road
• The mirrors must not be cracked or damaged in a way which impairs the drivers view

Horn

• The horn must be in working order and loud enough to attract attention from other motorists

Speedometer

• The speedometer needs to work correctly and be accurate
• It is ok if the glass is cracked as long as the driver is able to read the speed with ease

Car Exterior

Lights

All lights (front, rear, brake, indicators, rear reflectors, fog and registration plate) must:

• Be in correct working order – make sure to replace any broken bulbs before the test
• Be in the correct position
• Be secure
• Not be obscured
• Show the correct colour

Windows and Wipers

• The drivers view will be checked so you must have any cracks or damages on the windscreen repaired in order to pass the MOT test. The rule is that any damage larger than 40mm on the windscreen, or 10mm in the swept area (pictured) will be deemed an obstruction and the vehicle will fail.
• Windscreen wipers, front and rear, must operate correctly and not be damaged
• Wiper fluid container should not be empty