MOT Guides
MOT Test Checklist UK: What Is Checked on an MOT?
An MOT test checks that your vehicle meets the required road safety and environmental standards. From brakes and tyres to lights, steering, suspension and emissions, an MOT tester inspects a wide range of components to determine whether the vehicle meets the standards required to pass. If you’re wondering what is checked on an MOT, ourContinue reading "MOT Test Checklist UK: What Is Checked on an MOT?"12th August 2026
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MOT Steering Test: What Is Checked and What Can Fail?
The steering system is a critical part of the MOT test. An MOT tester checks the steering wheel, steering column, steering gear, steering linkages and power steering system to make...MOT Checks List
12th August 2026
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MOT Light Rules: What Lights Are Checked During an MOT?
Vehicle lights are an important part of the MOT test. Headlights, brake lights, indicators, position lamps, fog lights and other lighting equipment can all be inspected depending on the vehicle’s...MOT Checks List
11th August 2026
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MOT Brake Test: What Is Checked and What Can Fail?
The braking system is one of the most important safety systems inspected during an MOT. An MOT tester checks the condition and operation of the vehicle’s braking components as well...MOT Checks List
20th May 2026
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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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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 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 Suspension Test: What Is Checked and What Can Fail?
Your vehicle’s suspension is checked as part of the MOT test. The tester will inspect suspension components for damage, excessive wear, corrosion, insecurity and other defects that could affect 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 Seats | What is checked
MOT Test of Seats (6) Driver’s seat The driver’s seat will be checked for: structure not defective not insecure fore and aft adjustment mechanism works as intended does not move...MOT Checks List
20th May 2018
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