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What should I do to prepare for MOT?

There are some quick things you can do as a driver to give your vehicle the best chance of passing its MOT.

To maintain your vehicle and keep your car in top condition it is recommended that you book it in for a car service after at least every 6,000 miles of use for an interim service. Or 12,000 miles for a full service.

If you book it in on a fairly regular basis for a car service, you can help to keep all the components of your vehicle, which are fundamental to your car passing the MOT test, in a good state.

There are a number of quick and simple pre-test inspections you should carry out to prepare your car for its MOT test.

This not only helps to make the mechanic’s job simpler, but also allows you to take note of anything that could potentially fail your car and will give you time to correct it before the examination takes place.

• Check that all your tyres are in excellent condition and have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm
• Check lights, that is all lights, on your vehicle are fitted with functioning light bulbs
• Check your seat-belts function correctly and are not excessively worn out
• Make sure that your boot is not cluttered, and the rest of the car is tidy
• Make sure that the body work is not excessively damaged. Essentially, make sure that there are no jagged exposed edges that could injure a pedestrian

• Check tyre tread using the 20p test, and tyre pressure too
• Top up all fluid levels - screen wash, brake fluid and oil.
• Check that the horn works
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in your car’s V5C logbook should match that marked on your car’s bodywork.

Regular maintenance and car servicing will mean that any small problems are spotted and can therefore be fixed before they become a big problem - a big problem that may cause your car to fail its MOT.