The anatomy of an MOT.

Seen, and seeing.

Headlamps, indicators, brake lights and fog lamps: working, aimed correctly and the right colour.

• Headlamp aim and condition
• Indicators and hazards
• Brake and fog lights

Stopping, held to account.

Brake performance, pedal, discs and pads, plus the parking brake and warning lights, all checked against the standard.

• Brake efficiency test
• Discs, pads and pipes
• Parking brake and ABS light

Where the road meets the car.

Tread depth, size and type, plus cuts, bulges and the condition of every wheel.

• Minimum 1.6mm tread
• Cuts, bulges and damage
• Wheel condition and security

Straight, steady, sure.

Steering, joints, shock absorbers and springs, checked for wear and corrosion so the car handles as it should.

• Steering and joints
• Shock absorbers and springs
• Corrosion near key points

A clear view, every mile.

Windscreen damage in the driver's view, wipers, washers and mirrors.

• Windscreen chips and cracks
• Wipers and washers
• Mirrors

Built to protect.

Seatbelts, seats, doors, the horn and the bodywork, with no sharp edges or dangerous corrosion.

• Seatbelts and seats
• Doors, horn and body
• Registration plates and VIN

Clean air, quiet running.

Exhaust security and leaks, plus emissions tested against the limits for your car.

• Exhaust condition and leaks
• Emissions test
• Fuel system

Pass, with confidence.

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