What to expect at an MOT Test Centre

In the UK every vehicle needs an MOT certificate to ply legally on the roads. These certificates are awarded only to cars which can prove their road-worthiness in an annual test. Failing to clear to the test can result in the vehicle losing its MOT and being barred from being used on public roads. If your vehicle is more than three years old and you need to make it undergo the MOT test it may not be something you look forward to. Though still you should be prepared nonetheless. So let us look at a few things that should be kept in mind on the day of the test. For a pleasant and easy test without added expenses take your vehicle to Cheap MOT Northampton.

Others can bring your vehicle over to the centre for an MOT.

When you book an MOT test details of the vehicle’s registration have to be shared. This though does not mean that the owner of the vehicle has to be present at the time of the MOT test. Anyone can take the vehicle for the test provided they have all the necessary paperwork like registration papers etc. with them.

Make pre-checks of yourself.

Before heading over to the test centre it is a good idea to make a few checks of your own in the vehicle. This will make sure that minor issues are not to be blamed for a failed MOT test.

Arriving a little early is a good idea.

It is a good idea to arrive a little early for the test. On the day of the MOT test arrive ten minutes before the appointment. This will enable you to gather all the car’s paperwork which needs to be presented when requested. It will also give you the time to look for the test lane and ensure that you do not arrive late which can result in cancellation of your booking.

Presenting the vehicle for the test.

For the test, the vehicle should be presented with the engine at normal working temperatures. If there is smoke from the exhaust of the vehicle it will not be taken for the rest of the inspections. So make sure you maintain your vehicle enough that it does not spew out smoke.

During the test.

During the test, your vehicle will be checked as per the government guidelines. While the checks are being made you will have to enter and exit the vehicle multiple times. So be prepared. After the checks are complete your vehicle will be given a certificate granting it pass or fail status. Cars with a failed MOT with the fault in the major category will not be allowed to leave the test centre.

Rechecks.

Random vehicles are selected for rechecks at the test centre. Your vehicle may be one of them so don’t be in a hurry to leave the test centre.

It's best to take the car for the test alone.

It is best to not bring pets or other passengers when you take the vehicle for the MOT test. They will not be allowed to stay in the vehicle for the duration of the test. Even the waiting areas in the centres are not an ideal place as they are noisy and loud. So its best to avoid bringing them over.

You may have to pay again if you miss the bookings for the test.

In case you are unable to arrive for the test timely, your advance booking amount will be forfeit. In case of a genuine reason for the delay, you may be given a later date for the test.

MOT testing is necessary, it ensures that all the vehicles on the road are safe and do not pose a threat to commuters. To make this necessary evil a little less cumbersome visit Jackson MOT for a comfortable experience.