Tips To Pass The MOT

Every year after your vehicle has hit that magical 3-year birthday, you’ll need to pass the MOT. It’s an essential test to ensure the vehicle is still safe enough to drive and you can end up with some very high fines should you drive a vehicle that has not passed the MOT.

If you’re worried about passing, you will want to follow these tips:

Check Your Lights

Did you know that around 30% of MOT failures are due to non-functional lights or signals? This is a very simple fix and you can rapidly check that your lights work perfectly. Be sure that all your signal lights also work, as well as the brake lights. Both number plate lights should also be working well.

Test the Brakes

A quick check of your brakes will indicate if they need to be repaired or replaced. They should stop you immediately when pressed. If the brakes take time to slow the vehicle, feel squishy, or squeal, take them to a MOT garage to ensure the brakes are in working order before you take the car to the MOT centre.

Examine Your Windscreen and Wipers

If there’s a storm, do you have the necessary equipment to drive in it? The windscreen should be clear and your view unobstructed. It’s important that the wipers and the washers provide the necessary cleaning power. If they’re not operational, you should have them inspected immediately.

Ensure Your Tyres Are in Good Condition

Many people aren’t aware that their tyre tread must be a minimum of 1.6mm deep for the centre ¾ of the tyre. If this is not the case, then you need to replace the tyres before the MOT. Again, this is relatively easy to do, but it’s also something you can easily forget about until it’s too late.

Toot Your Horn

It may seem silly, but the horn is an essential part of the MOT test. Try it out and ensure that it works before your test. If it’s not working properly, you’ll need to check the connection to ensure the horn is properly connected to the speaker. Just this could cause your vehicle to fail its MOT.



Ensure You Pass the MOT

If you really want to be sure that your vehicle will pass its MOT, you should consider having a MOT service done on it. This will allow the mechanic to check all functional items and be sure that there is nothing that will cause the vehicle to fail the test. This will include checking for decorations, chips, and cracks in the glass that could hold you back from passing the MOT.

While it may seem like an annoyance to have to pass the MOT every year, it’s actually a good thing. The security that your vehicle is safe to drive is worth the annoyance.

If you’re looking for a garage MOT near me, schedule your appointment at Acorn Tyres.