Pass your yearly M.O.T test with Fengate Service Centre and get a certificate today. We run a great variety of tests to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive and that is is in accordance with environmental standards.
M.O.T test checks the following: lamps, reflectors, electrical equipment, steering, suspension, breaks, tyres, seat belts, exhausts, fuel system, emissions, mirrors and wipers. Do your checklist to identify and fix little problems beforehand and minimise your chances of a M.O.T failure.
M.O.T
FAQ
- Vehicle Identification Number - must be present and legibly displayed on the vehicle.
- Registration plate - is tested for condition, security, legibility and the format of letters and numbers
- Lights -to checks the condition, operation, security and their colour.
- Steering and suspension
- Wipers and washers - to check if their operation gives a driver a clear view of the road
- Windscreen - tested for any chips and cracks. Acceptable damage is 10 mm in a driver's line of vision. Also a 40 mm damage elsewhere in the remaining area swept by the wiper blades is considered O.K. to get a pass.
- Horn - to check its effectiveness and suitability
- Seat belts - a tester will check if all compulsory seat belts are in place and will ensure their right type, condition, correct operation and security.
- Seats - front seats are checked for security
- Fuel system - tested for leaks and secure fastening of a fuel cap
- Emissions - to make sure vehicle is within the specified guidelines and that the exhaust is complete, secure, without leaks and silences effectively
- Bodywork - car body is checked for excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas of the vehicle.
- Doors - tested for correct closing and opening; Must open from outside and inside; Also the latch must be secure in a closed position.
- Mirrors - checked for condition and security
- Wheels/ Tyres - checked for condition, security, tyre size and type and tread depth.
- Brakes - tested on a roller brake tester for efficiency of the vehicle's braking performance, condition and operation
- Registration plate - is tested for condition, security, legibility and the format of letters and numbers
- Lights -to checks the condition, operation, security and their colour.
- Steering and suspension
- Wipers and washers - to check if their operation gives a driver a clear view of the road
- Windscreen - tested for any chips and cracks. Acceptable damage is 10 mm in a driver's line of vision. Also a 40 mm damage elsewhere in the remaining area swept by the wiper blades is considered O.K. to get a pass.
- Horn - to check its effectiveness and suitability
- Seat belts - a tester will check if all compulsory seat belts are in place and will ensure their right type, condition, correct operation and security.
- Seats - front seats are checked for security
- Fuel system - tested for leaks and secure fastening of a fuel cap
- Emissions - to make sure vehicle is within the specified guidelines and that the exhaust is complete, secure, without leaks and silences effectively
- Bodywork - car body is checked for excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas of the vehicle.
- Doors - tested for correct closing and opening; Must open from outside and inside; Also the latch must be secure in a closed position.
- Mirrors - checked for condition and security
- Wheels/ Tyres - checked for condition, security, tyre size and type and tread depth.
- Brakes - tested on a roller brake tester for efficiency of the vehicle's braking performance, condition and operation
On average an M.O.T test takes between 45 - 60 minutes.
Then you need to make arrangements for your car to be repaired and then
retested. If your M.O.T certificate isn't valid you cannot use your vehicle on roads until it gets
repaired and a new M.O.T certificate is issued. Fengate Service Centre can carry out all required
repairs and retest your vehicle. We won't start ant repairs without your agreement and if you're not
happy with a quote.
In some cases your vehicle can have a partial retest for free or a reduced MOT fee. Go for details
to:
https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/retests
You can prepare your vehicle for M.O.T inspection by addressing the following if required: Car
cleaning products, Brake fluid, Replacement mirror glass, New wiper blades, Top up your screen wash,
Number plates, Bulbs, Tyre tread depth gauge