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MOT Questions & Answers

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the MOT Questions and Answers on these pages doesn’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Testing Forum.

Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, with answers which were correct at the time of posting.

Please note that regulations may change, and the general advice given here may have been superseded.

Whilst we make every attempt to ensure that information provided is correct, for a definitive answer, you should refer to current MOT legislation.


Fault results for selected vehicle

16th June 20212nd August 2021 Staff Writer
MOT checks categories diagram, fault results

During an MOT Test, what might a car – the same make and model with similar mileage to yours – fail on? Here’s where to find out; select your vehicle profile and find out instantly – using data from last year’s MOT results from the whole of the UK.

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MOT Questions and Answers – 1

29th May 201218th October 2018 Staff Writer
MOT Testing Questions and Answers

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, and the general advice given here…

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MOT Questions and Answers – 2

28th May 201218th October 2018 Staff Writer
MOT Questions and Answers

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, and the general advice given here…

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MOT Questions and Answers – 3

27th May 201218th October 2018 Staff Writer
MOT Questions and Answers

If the Car Owner’s Guide to the MOT or the questions and answers on these pages don’t cover your problem, try posing your question on the MOT Forum. Below is a selection of Frequently Asked Questions, more will be added from time to time. Please note that regulations may change from time to time, and the general advice given here…

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