Tips That Will Help You Pass MOT on Your First Try

MOT is a test that is taken of millions of vehicles every year, and every year, there is a majority of vehicles that are going for the test for the first time. And a few of them will fail the test. And as the main purpose of this test is to ensure your vehicle's safety and environmental standards, it is important for you to pass the test. But it is not something that you should worry about. One of the most common reasons for vehicles to fail the test is if they are taken to the test unprepared. And that is what we want to help you with through this blog. Here we will be providing you with an in-depth breakdown of various ways through which you can prepare your vehicle for its MOT, and how these preparations can help you pass the test on your first attempt. So, let’s start with the blog and learn in detail about various ways through which you can prepare your vehicle for MOT. 

Most Common Reasons for MOT Failure 

Before you learn about the ways to pass the test, first you should know about the reasons leading to your vehicle’s MOT failure. So, some of the most common reasons leading to your vehicle failing its MOT are: 

• If the lights, like headlights, indicators, taillights, or fog lights, are not working properly.  
• If the tyres of your vehicle are bald or worn out.  
• If the windscreen is damaged in any way, or the windscreen wipers are not working properly. 
• If there are some kind of serious issues with the braking system or the suspension of your vehicle.  

As you can see, some of the most common reasons that led to the failure in MOT are quite common and can be easily avoided. And some issues are so easy to fix that if you have common skills of car repair, then you can do so yourself. So, let’s learn about the checks and repairs to get done for your vehicle to pass its MOT. 

Checks to Make to Pass MOT 

So, before you take your vehicle for its MOT Reading, you can make simple checks like: 

• Checking of Lights and Indicators 

As we have mentioned, one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to fail its MOT is because of the lights or indicators not functioning or positioned properly. So, the best way for this simple issue to be resolved is through checking the lights and replacing the ones which are either not working properly or are blown out. This can be a simple yet quite effective solution for your vehicle. 

• Tyre and Their Tread Depth Inspection 

Another common reason for MOT failure is tyres not being in good condition. And to ensure that your vehicle doesn’t fail the test because of the condition of tyres, then you need to make a check like: 

• You should ensure that the tread depth of tyres is at least 1.6 mm, which is the legal requirement in the United Kingdom. You can either use a tread measurer to know the tread depth of your car tyres or go to a tyre shop to know if your car's tread depth is at the right level.   
• You are also required to check the overall physical conditions of your car tyres. This includes checking tyres for any kind of excessive damage to their physical structure. This includes any excessive cuts, bulges, or cracks on it. 
• It is also advised to get the tyre pressure checked from time to time. If the tyres are properly inflated, then you will not be facing issues like uneven tyre wear or faster tyre wear.  

Inspection and Condition of Windscreen 

Another quite common reason that can cause your vehicle to fail its MOT, but the reason that is overlooked a lot of times is the windscreen. There are not a lot of people who clean their windscreen on time. This can lead to issues like permanent damage to the windscreen and will also impact your vision of the road on which you are driving. So, the best solution you can take help of at such times is: 

• You should ensure that there are no kind of cracks on the windscreen wipers, the wipers are not torn, or the wipers are not causing any kind of stains to the windscreen.  
• We would also advise you to top up the windscreen washer fluid if it is not at the right level. 
• The drivers are also advised to make sure that there are no cracks on the windscreen that are larger than 10 mm. The reason for that is, this can lead to your vehicle failing the test.  

Conclusion 

Making a few simple checks and ensuring that your vehicle is in good condition is a simple way a very important thing to do if you are preparing your vehicle for MOT. And we hope that through this blog, you have understood how important this can be. So, make sure to do the right preparations and get your vehicle ready for its MOT.