What are the MOT requirements?
What’s checked in an MOT?
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment. Your vehicle’s front, rear, brake, fog, indicator and registration plate lights and rear reflectors must:
- Brakes.
- Tyres and road wheels.
- Seat belts.
- Body, structure and general items.
- Exhaust, fuel and emissions.
- Driver’s view of the road.
What is an MOT Authorised examiner?
An MOT authorised examiner is a sole trader, partnership or limited company who is authorised to run an MOT testing station. Request a basic DBS check for the sole trader, every partner in a partnership, or every director in the company.
Who can carry out MOT quality control?
Any MOT tester is allowed to conduct a QC check on a fellow MOT tester. You are not allowed to QC check a tester on a vehicle class that you are not qualified to test yourself. For example, if you are qualified only to test vehicle classes 4&7, you are not allowed to QC a tester who is testing a class 1 vehicle.
Which agency produces the MOT testing guidelines?
All MOT tests, retests and contingency tests must be conducted within authorised vehicle testing stations ( VTSs ) by nominated testers ( NTs ) approved to test the class of vehicle by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ).
Is MOT a legal requirement?
It’s required by law that all vehicles over 3 years old have a valid MOT certificate. This is to ensure that vehicles are not a danger to both the owner and the general public.
What does an MOT consist of?
An MOT involves dozens of checks on your car, ranging from the brakes and fuel system to lights, mirrors, seatbelts, windscreen wipers and exhaust system. It doesn’t cover the condition of the engine, clutch and gearbox.
Who is eligible to become an Authorised examiner?
An AE is the person or organisation charged with overseeing the day to day operations of an MOT testing station the authorised examiner must have completed a two day training course and achieved the relevant qualifications before the MOT station can lawfully carry out any MOT Tests.
What is a VT32 form?
VT32. An Advisory Notice – issued to advise of items of concern identified during the test that do not justify the refusal of a test certificate.
Who is responsible for MOT?
Any driver who drives a vehicle, whether it belongs to them or not, has a responsibility to ensure that they are insured to drive the vehicle, that the vehicle is fully road legal, taxed and MOT’d. If you are stopped by the police it is you as the driver who will face prosecution.
How are MOTs regulated?
All MOT Testing Stations are regulated by the newly named Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which replaces both the Driving Standards Agency and VOSA. According to the government-run DVSA, you must keep any vehicles driven on the road in a roadworthy condition and records are updated on a database.
What does an MOT provide?
An MOT is an annual check-up for your car – it makes sure your car is still safe to drive, and isn’t producing dangerous emissions. If your car is more than three years old, it’ll need an MOT every year. Driving without a valid MOT certificate is against the law, so make sure you keep yours up to date!
What is the difference between an MOT and a service?
Differences between a Service and an MOT An MOT is a mandatory test to ensure that your car is roadworthy; a service follows detailed guidelines, set out by the vehicle manufacturer and is designed to keep your car in peak condition.
How do I pass an MOT?
How do you pass an MOT?
- Check Brake Fluid. We begin our MOT checklist with the brake fluid.
- Check Mirrors.
- Check All Warning Lights.
- Ensure Tyres Have Enough Tread.
- Make Sure Your Lights Are Working.
- Test Your Horn.
- Ensure Your Vehicle Has Enough Oil.
- Give Your Windscreen the Once-over.
What is AE for MOT station?
You need an authorised examiner ( AE ) to set up an MOT test station. The AE can be an individual, partnership or company. AE status does not transfer with a business. If you’re buying an existing MOT station, you need to apply for AE status in your own right.
What does MTS stand for in MOT?
In December 2020, we told you about a new secure way to log into the MOT testing system (MTS) via your smartphone.
What does MOT D mean?
/ˌem.əʊˈtiː/ MOTing | MOT’d | MOTs. to put a road vehicle through an MOT: I want to get/have the car MOT’d before we drive to France.
How long can a MOT tester go without testing?
As long as no more than six months have passed since their last test, the tester can start testing again immediately.
What are the requirements for authorisation for an MOT test?
The MOT Testing Guide Requirements for Authorisation D Issue Date June 2020 53 conduct of the test c) unobstructed, safe and easy access from the site entrance to the building entrance d) adequate off-road parking
Where can I find the MOT testing guide and inspection manual?
The definitive versions of the MOT Testing Guide and Inspection Manuals are available to be viewed on the MOT Testing Service and on line at www.gov.uk/topic/mot/manuals. A Special Notice (see Section H2) will advise you when amendments to the electronic versions are published.
What is an authorised Mot tester?
Issue Date June 2020 89 E1 General 1. Testers are those persons appointed by Authorised Examiners (AE) and approved by DVSA to carry out MOT tests to the correct standards, register tests on to the MOT Testing Service prior to starting a test and confirm test results when completed.
Does DVSA have access to the MOT testing service?
As DVSA may not have access to MOT Testing Service either, the previous VTS of any incoming Tester must be recorded along with the approximate date as to when he last tested.