Are You Sure Your Car Won’t Fail the MOT Test?

Since our vehicle is made up of many components, all of them must work flawlessly. It is our responsibility to keep servicing our vehicle from time to time. When your vehicle also undergoes an MOT check, testers also check all the noteworthy parts. We have already discussed on this blog the major reasons why we may face an MOT failure.

Windscreen and Wiper Blade 

It has happened with many people that all the parts of the vehicle have passed but the reason for MOT failure is the windscreen and wipers not being in good condition. This is true, that is why you should check both of these thoroughly before sending your vehicle for MOT Check in Nottingham. 

For the windscreen, you have to check if there is any crack in it or any sticker on it as it makes it difficult for the driver to see the outside view. 

Whenever you use the wipers, make sure that they are not stuck and pay attention to checking the lower part of the wiper blade to see if it is worn out or if there is a pebble inside that is causing scratches on the windscreen. 

Lights and Indicators 

Any problem in the lighting system can cause MOT to fail. Understand how important these are when we are driving. That is why testers also check them to know their working and their condition, for instance, headlights and bulbs should not be broken at all. Here we are talking about every light-giving component, whether it is the brake light, indicator, warning light, main beam, high beam or any other. The light coming from them should not be dim because it is also of no use. 

Remember, a dead battery could also be the cause of dim lights, so if you notice problems with all your lights, check this too.

Faulty Horn 

The horn may be small in name but its role in making people aware as quickly as possible is equally big. The horn must sound clear when pressure is applied from each side of the steering wheel. Sometimes the horn does not sound due to loss of wire, damage or any other problem, hence they could catch our command quickly. The sound of the horn should be so much that the other drivers or the pedestrians get the immediate indication.

Registration Plates 

The registration plate should always be correct, its role is quite wide. Police, auto service providers and other drivers can easily identify many things from the information given on it. Therefore, it should not be damaged and all the letters written on it should not be missing because these things get confused. That is why the tester never forgets to check it thoroughly.

The absence of a registration plate or giving incorrect information also makes it illegal. You should go to the center for the MOT test only after properly maintaining the plates on both the front and rear of your car.

Seats and Seatbelts 

If you want to pass this test in one go, either of the two should be perfect. Some safety standards and rules have been set for them and on this basis the testers evaluate them. Just think to yourself, if the seat belt is not tight enough or it cannot be fastened due to some defect or it is worn out, then what effect will it have on your safety? This keeps us safe from road accidents. Likewise, it is also important that you are performing the duties of the seat properly.

Tyres Entire Condition

As far as we know, one of the most common reasons for failing this test is a problem with the tyre. Our vehicle is incomplete without tyres and if it is not in good condition it will result in an unsafe ride that matters a lot. This is why the tester also inspects them in the following essential ways: 

• The tread depth of the tyres is checked as those which are less than 1.6 mm do not pass the test because they lose their gripping capacity. 
• Sidewalls play a major role in maintaining the physical structure of the tyre, only then safe cornering is possible, so there shouldn’t be any fault with them. 
• If one side of the tyre wears too much, the tyre becomes weak even if its rest part is in good condition. If a tyre has such uneven wear, it needs repair or replacement.
• Since cracks, bulges etc weaken the tyre, increasing the possibility of it suddenly breaking down in the middle of the road, it is important to replace such tyres before testing.

Over time, tyres get many invisible damages, but if you send your vehicle for Car Servicing in Nottingham from time to time, they can be identified at the right time. In this way, you can keep yourself safe from the dangers on the road.