Booking an annual MOT is a mandatory task. We know it will help in improving the overall safety of your vehicle plus enable the best performance on roads. Below we will find out answers to questions like what is an MOT test, what it contains, plus how can a car owner make the MOT Redditch test a little less difficult.

When Do You Need to Get Your Car It's First Mot Redditch?

You will have to go for an MOT test after 3 years if you have just purchased a new car. Moreover, this is only permitted when the car is brand new and less than 3 years of age. Also, you will be required to go for an annual MOT after getting the first MOT after 3 years. 

This is because new cars won't have faults quickly within the first few years. However, servicing the vehicle during this period is required and could save a lot of time and expenses during the first MOT.

Furthermore, there are certain kinds of vehicles that require an annual MOT irrespective of their registration date. These automobiles are public service vehicles that include ambulances plus taxis. You can call up the local garage to know all about your car’s precise registration date. 

MOT Test Inspections

An MOT is a thorough test of your automobile that covers the roadworthiness aspects as well as the overall safety. Not fixing the issues and driving a vehicle with damaged parts for a long time will lead to extra repairing costs. 

An MOT test can help identify such faults plus the technician will be able to quote the right amount to get these issues fixed. Refusing to correct the problem mentioned in the MOT will mark your vehicle as illegal to drive on roads. During the MOT, the test centre will check all the vital areas including the brakes, tyres, seatbelts, exhausts and more. Moreover, the exterior and interior of the car get checked and parts such as lights and electrics should also be working properly.

Some examples of tests carried out in an MOT include:

• Finding any signs of corrosion or internal damage.
• If the bonnet latch of your vehicle closes appropriately?
• The vehicle's registration plate is an important part of the car that is placed on both the front plus the back of the automobile. Also, it should be visible from 20 meters away.
• Checking all the mirrors to ensure they offer a good view and are in the best condition
• Examine the entire fuel system of the car plus the cap to ensure it shuts correctly.
• Testing the exhaust of a car to detect any blue or black smoke.
• Checking all the electrics stuff within the vehicle to ensure there will be no short circuits. 
• Reviewing the speedometer and detecting any signs of damage plus for precise readability.
• Checking the seat belts to ensure they work efficiently 
• Testing of the doors to make certain that the latches work properly and shut securely.
• Checking the brakes to make certain the overall condition plus efficiency is right 
• Testing the car horn to ensure adequate operation.
• Reviewing the steering wheel to ensure it handles well
• Analyzing the exhaust and ensuring there are no leaks or signs of damage

The garage you have visited will determine whether a vehicle is safe to pass the MOT or not.

 If the vehicle passes, then you will get a new valid MOT certificate mentioning this. Moreover, if the vehicle fails the MOT, then the garage will give you a complete list of reasons why you failed. You can re-appear for the MOT after all the damaged components in the car work smoothly. Moreover, if the car fails the MOT then you cannot drive the automobile and all the issues get rectified.

 What All Do I Require to Bring to the MOT?

 There are only a few documents plus items you should take along for the MOT test. They include:

• The vehicle's registration document (V5C)
• The booking/appointment letter if you received one
• The last MOT certificate of the vehicle
• The keys to the vehicle

You can get in touch with a Garage In Redditch facility today to learn more about the test and which repairs are necessary. Also, always drive down to a facility authorized by the DVSA.