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This
is
a
List
of
all
Elements
that
are
checked
during
an
MOT
Test
Vehicle
Identification
Number
Not
more
than
one
different
identification
number
should
be
present
on
a
vehicle
first
used
on
or
after
1
August
1980.
However,
the
same
number
may
be
displayed
in
more
than
one
place
Registration
Plate
Condition,
security,
legibility
and
format
of
letters/numbers
Lights
Condition,
operation,
security
and
correct
colour.
The
headlamps
will
also
be
checked
to
see
if
the
aim
is
correct
Steering
and
Suspension
Correct
condition
and
operation
Wipers/Washers
Operate
to
give
the
driver
a
clear
view
of
the
road
Windscreen
Condition
and
drivers
view
of
the
road
Horn
Correct
operation
and
type
Seatbelts
All
seatbelts
installed
are
checked
for
type,
condition,
operation
and
security.
All
compulsory
seatbelts
must
be
in
place
Seats
Front
seats
secure.
Front
and
rear
backseats
can
be
secured
in
the
upright
position
Fuel
System
No
leaks,
fuel
cap
fastens
correctly
and
seals
securely.
the
fuel
cap
will
need
to
be
opened.
Make
sure
the
key
is
available
Exhaust
Emissions
Vehicle
meets
the
requirement
for
exhaust
emission.
These
vary
on
the
age
and
fuel
type
of
the
vehicle
Exhaust
System
Complete,
secure,
without
serious
leaks
and
silences
effectively
Vehicle
Structure
Free
from
excessive
corrosion
or
damage
in
specific
areas.
No
sharp
edges
Doors
Open
and
close.
Latch
securely
in
closed
position.
Front
doors
should
open
from
inside
and
outside
the
vehicle.
Rear
doors
may
need
to
be
opened
to
gain
access
to
testable
items
Mirrors
Presence,
condition
and
security
Wheels
and
Tyres
Condition,
security,
tyre
size/type
and
tread
depth.
Spare
tyres
are
not
inspected
Brakes
Condition
operation
and
performance
(efficiency
test).
Wheels
are
not
removed
during
the
test.
The
tester
only
examined
what
they
can
see,
reach
or
feel
All
MOT
Certificates
and
paperwork
is
computerised,
The
Vehicle
and
Operator
Services
Agency
(VOSA)
carry
out
this
work
in
partnership
with
Siemens
Business
Services.
What
This
Means
To
You:
When
you
bring
your
vehicle
in
for
an
MOT
test
you
will
notice
no
difference
except
the
new
style
MOT
Certificate.
One
of
the
main
features
of
the
new
MOT
is
that
you
can
check
the
MOT
status
and
test
history
of
any
vehicle
that
you
own
or
intending
buying.
You
can
do
this
online
or
by
calling
an
inquiry
number,
if
you
are
buying
a
vehicle
you
need
to
obtain
the
current
owners
permission
to
carry
out
this
check.
This
will
provide
you
with
details
of
recorded
mileage
and
advisory
items
found
at
the
time
of
the
MOT
test.
It
will
also
provide
you
with
a
full
MOT
history
of
the
vehicle
for
all
tests
carried
out
since
computerisation.
You
will
be
able
to
purchase
you
Road
Fund
License
online,
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the
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