MOT's

Our MOT Bay opened in 2006 for all Class IV vehicles.  Our MOT test fee is £54.85.

 

It can be tricky to understand all the rules and prepare for your annual MOT so we have listed below some guidance as what counts as a failure.

There are three MOT defect categories:-

• Minor Defects
• Major Defects
• Dangerous Defects

Minor Defects

These are small non compliance defects which do not make the vehicle unsafe currently but may develop into larger issues.  A vehicle with only minor defects will still PASS the MOT but will be advised to address the defects.

Minor Defect Examples:-

• Faulty windscreen wash spray
• Worn wiper blades
• Worn tyres above the minimum 1.6mm tread depth
• Number plate cracks but still readable
• Insecure or loud exhaust

Major Defects

These are defects which harm the safety of the vehicle, impact the environment or put other drivers at risk.  Any single major defect will FAIL the MOT.

Major Defect Examples:-

• Worn tyres below the minimum 1.6mm tread depth
• Worn brake pads below the minimum 1.5mm thickness
• Faulty or non-functional headlights or indicators
• Suspension wear or damage
• Faulty handbrake
• Over limit on emissions
• Exterior damage with dangerous defects
• Leaking brake fluid

Dangerous Defects

These are defects which pose an immediate risk to road safety or the environment.  Any single dangerous defect with FAIL the MOT.

Dangerous Defect Examples:-

• Severely worn tyres
• Non-functional brakes
• Non-functional or insecure steering
• Fuel leaks
• Corroded suspension or chassis 
• Non-functional or missing seatbelts
• Non-functional lighting

If your vehicle fails an MOT test, you will be issued a refusal test certificate (VT30) and you will need to have it repaired and retested as soon as possible.