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MOT Checklist

Approximately 30% of cars fail their annual MOT test the first time round, many due to minor defects that could have been spotted and fixed before the car was put in for its test. Carrying out a number of simple pre-MOT checks can save you time and money, by avoiding wasted test fees, repair costs and the delay caused by putting the car through the MOT a second time around.

In this section, you'll find a range of quick and easy pre-MOT checks that you can carry out at home, covering all the categories that the tester will assess, including the lights, seatbelts, tyres, windscreen and the vehicle's general condition.

General Areas
Brakes
Exhaust System and Emissions
Lighting Equipment
Seats and Seatbelts
Steering and Suspension
Tyres and Wheels
Windscreen, Washers and Wipers