An MOT is something crucial we all must carry out on cars that are more than three years old, but how can you prepare for yours?
Most people’s cars fail their MOT through something which could have easily been checked and replaced before they bring it in to the garage, so make sure you carry out final checks in the run up to your MOT.
General:
Turn the car on and check:
- The horn is working
- The windscreen washers and wipers are working
- The wipers have no chunks missing if they do, replace them
- The screen wash is topped up
- The seat belts aren’t fraying
Tyres:
Walking round your car check the tyres for:
- No bulges or cuts
- The tread needs to be at least 1.6mm deep
- Check the tyre matched the opposite on the same axle for size and type
- Check the spare tyre too
Lights:
Lights are a frequent fail point. Check:
- All bulbs are working
- Each light’s lens is free of cracks
Bodywork
Check for any sharp edges and that all doors are accessible
Brakes
- Check the brake fluid
- Pull the handbrake on and make sure it doesn’t need pulling up too far
By running through these basic checks, your car won’t fail on basic things, saving you money having to have them repaired in the garage before passing its MOT
