What do you test in an MOT?

During an MOT, our ATA-trained testers will check the following:

• Lights, lamps and electrical systems
• Wheels and tyres;
• Engine, exhaust and emissions
• Steering and suspension
• Windscreen, wipers and mirrors

What to expect after your MOT

When your MOT test is completed, you'll receive a brand new MOT certificate that's valid for another 12 months. If there's a problem with your car during the MOT test, then our testers will provide information on the fault and what needs to be done to fix it.

MOT faults can be split into various categories, and you'll need to know the difference. Advisories and minor faults won't stop your car from passing but will need to be dealt with. Major and dangerous faults must be fixed immediately. If your vehicle has a dangerous fault, it can't be driven until it's been repaired and the car re-tested.

Book your MOT and Service together

Keeping the anniversary of your MOT and Service together makes it much less likely that you will forget to book one or the other. Also, booking together saves you time and money, because you don't have to make two separate trips to the garage.