The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test checks the roadworthiness of vehicles over 3 years old in the UK annually. It tests components like the suspension, steering, brakes, lights, seatbelts and emissions. To check a used car's MOT history, you need the license plate number and last certificate to view the test dates, results and mileage online. Cars must pass the MOT to be legally driven, and failures like severe tire damage or large windscreen chips could cause a car to fail inspection. MOT rules govern tire tread depth and condition, with less than 1.6mm or bulges potentially resulting in failure.

1. MOT
Ministry of Transport

2. Understanding MOT (Ministry of Transportation)
Rules and Regulations
The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is the yearly test of vehicle safety,
exhaust emissions and road-worthiness of the car above three years old
in the UK. When buying the Preowned car, you can check the internet to
observe if the certificate of MOT test is valid and find out the MOT test
dates for the car.

3. How to Check a Car that Has MOT
Get the MOT test certificate from the
current seller or owner, even if the car
previously passed the MOT test. Obtain the
refusal certificate if the car failed an MOT
test. You will require the numbers on
certificates to get the MOT information and
details online. Ensure that the documents
match the car. Also, you will require the
license plate number.
Check the information online. Check the
last MOT test date, expire date of the test
and mileage at that time. You should
consider many vital points before buying the
used car.

4. When Does a New Car Need MOT
MOT test is a car inspection that determines if your vehicle is
mechanically safe to drive on roads. The passing inspection is verified
with the MOT certificate.

5. How to Check a Car that Has MOT
Test regularly
The cars above 3 years old have to be brought to the certified garage for
an MOT test. You will require your registration certificate/document for
the first check up. After the first inspection, your car has to undergo the
test annually.
Tested Features
Your car is checked for almost every component and part that you use
every day while driving, such as suspension, steering wheel, horn,
wipers, mirrors, the seats and seat belts. The fuel system and emissions
are checked before you get the certificate.
The MOT Certificate
When you get MOT certificate of compliance, the car has met the
minimum VOSA safety and environmental needs at the testing time. It
does not mean that your vehicle can be driven on a road for the
complete year.

6. MOT Tyre Wear Rules
The tyre wear rules are directed/governed by the MOT (Ministry of
Transportation). Knowing that driving around on the damaged tyres is not
safe. MOT sets rules for suitable protection limits for the tyres. Every
time your car is checked for licensing, MOT performs the examination,
which involves tyres. If your tyres aren’t in compliance, you will need to
get a good set of tyres.

7. MOT Tyre Wear Rules
Overall Condition
The tyre cannot have any severe scraping and cuts along the side and
the wheel side bulges. The valve stems condition is inspected, for any
scraping or cutting. In short, the complete condition of the tyre is
checked.

8. MOT Tyre Wear Rules
Tread Wear
MOT checks the tyres for the tread wear on the tyres, utilising the gauge.
The treads have to be above the minimum tread depth of 1.6 millimeters.
This has to be for the continuous band around tyres. If your vehicle tyres
have the flat spot with the tread less than 1.6mm deep, then it will fail
MOT test. Moreover, the suitable and right tread depth has to be
minimum ¾ outside as well as inside the tyre. It is necessary for the
alignment of your car wheels.
See the lines

9. MOT Tyre Wear Rules
Car Fouling
The aftermarket tyres can rub on the inner fenders of the car. The MOT
inspector will inspect this. Signs of the cutting or scraping on the tyre are
checked and determined if the tyre is suitable to use on your car. The
tyre size and inner fenders are inspected. If any issues exist, then your
car will fail its MOT test.

10. Windscreen Chip Law
The chip law of the windscreen is part of the MOT test for the car above
3 years old. The complete windscreen of your car is inspected for the
cracks and chips. An MOT test is governed at the testing centres to
examine the car for the road safety. They also check whether it meets
the emissions standards of environment or not. The chips and cracks on
the windscreen of your car can result in the MOT test failure. This means
that the repair has to take place before driving your car on the road.

11. Windscreen Chip Law
Windscreen
The chip law of the windscreen separates the car windshield into two
different zones. Zone A is 11.5 inches on the driver area of the car
centred on a steering wheel. The other area of the windscreen is
dependent on less stringent chip regulations of the windscreen.
Size
Windscreen chips of 04 inches or more than in zone A of the windscreen
will cause the failure of the MOT test. Thus, it has to be repaired before
MOT test. Another area of the windshield cracks and chips of 1.6 inches
or more cause the failure of the MOT test.
The car owners should understand how vital it is to get their car serviced
and how vital the MOT test is. It is also important to get the best car
serviced before the MOT test to pass this test. You should have to
carefully read the instruction before examining your car.

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