MOT Guides
MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview
The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list section is a complete list and description of the checks your vehicle will undergo during its MOT Test. While this list groups the checks under each component, the Tester will carry out the checks in a specific sequence designed to save time, TestingContinue reading "MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview"5th December 2025
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MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked
Identification of the vehicle (0) MOT Test of registration plates (number plate) A registration plate is required on the front and rear of most vehicles, unless they are unregistered, foreign,...MOT Checks List
3rd December 2025
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MOT Test of Steering | What is checked for MOT
MOT Test of Steering (2) Whilst the actual MOT test of steering is substantially unchanged, there are some aspects where there are subtle differences from the Tester’s point of view....MOT Checks List
20th May 2025
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MOT Test of Lights and Headlamps | What is checked | Headlights | Reflectors
MOT Test of Lights, Headlamps and Electrical Equipment (4) (Formerly MOT Test of Lights and Headlamps) This section includes lights (lamps) for indicators, reversing, fog, number plate, reflectors etc. The...MOT Checks List
20th May 2025
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Links to all MOT Tests | MOT Test Descriptions
The links below will take you directly to the page which has details of the MOT test of that item, with descriptions of 'Minor', 'Major' and 'Dangerous' criteria.MOT Checks List
10th December 2024
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MOT Test of Tyres and Roadwheels condition | MOT tyres check | What is checked
MOT Test of Wheels and Tyres (5) (Formerly MOT Test of Tyres and Roadwheels condition) Wheels and tyres have been grouped together with axles and suspension in the MOT Testing...MOT Checks List
12th July 2024
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MOT Test of Brakes | What is checked | How are brakes checked
MOT Test of Brakes (1) Efficiency and balance of brakes is usually checked on a roller brake tester. In certain cases where a roller brake tester may not be used...MOT Checks List
20th May 2024
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MOT Test of Windscreen | Visibility | What is checked
Visibility (3) Formerly MOT Test of Windscreen The MOT windscreen Test includes all items affecting the driver’s view of the road: the condition of the windscreen, the wipers and washers....MOT Checks List
20th May 2024
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MOT Test of Mirrors | Visibility | What is checked
MOT Test of Mirrors – Visibility (3) View to the rear This section is now covered under the new general section ‘Visibility’ (3), which includes Windscreens, and is repeated in...MOT Checks List
20th May 2024
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MOT Test of Bonnet Catch | What is checked for MOT
MOT Test of Bonnet Catch (3) The bonnet catch MOT checks are now included under “Visibility” – including the windscreen, mirrors and indirect vision cameras (Section 3) of the new...MOT Checks List
20th May 2024
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MOT Test of Suspension | Axles | What is checked
Axles and Suspension (5) (Formerly MOT Test of suspension) The grouping of MOT checks has changed with the May 2018 revised Testing Manual, and suspension is now included in the...MOT Checks List
20th May 2018
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MOT Test of Vehicle Structure, Body Condition and Security | rust, corrosion | What is checked
Body structure and attachments (6) MOT Test of vehicle structure, body condition (corrosion) and security This section covers the condition of the general structure of the vehicle (body) – including...MOT Checks List
20th May 2018
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MOT Test of Tow Bar (Towing Hook) | What is checked
MOT Test of coupling mechanisms and towing equipment (6) Formerly MOT Test of Tow Bar (Towing Hook) The tow bar is now part of section 6 of the new MOT...MOT Checks List
20th May 2018
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