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All vehicles over 3 years old are legally required to undergo an MOT, that is why we offer our professional services for all car makes. Your car couldn’t be in better hands than those of our experienced service technicians. To book your MOT enquiry by filling out the form below or call 02082004040.
All vehicle must have a valid MOT test three years after they were registered – and then every year after that. To be sure of not missing your MOT, you can use a free online service, gov.uk/mot-reminder, to set up a reminder. The service will then automatically let you know when your MOT is due.An MOT is a legal requirement to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive on public roads and isn't producing too many harmful emissions. You could receive certain penalties if you don't have a valid MOT.
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1. Headlights and indicators
All of your car’s lights have to work properly in order for it to pass an MOT, so check the headlights, sidelights, rear lights, hazard lights and indicators.
2. Brake lights
If you can get someone to help you, they can check that the rear brake lights (including any brake strip lights) come on when you press the brake pedal. If you have to test alone, reverse up to a reflective surface (a window or garage door, for example) and look behind to see for yourself.
3. Number plate
Your car’s number plate has to be clean and legible, while the font and spacing of letters must also comply with legal requirements, to pass the MOT. A quick wipe with a cloth could even make a difference, so give it a quick once-over.
4. Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres need to be undamaged in order to pass the MOT. So, for example, any tyres with less than the minimum legal tyre tread depth of 1.6mm will be marked as an MOT fail. If you’re not sure how much tread is left on a tyre, your local Suzuki Service Centre will be able to check it for you. The fully qualified staff can also advise on the correct type of replacement tyre that is right for your car, if required.
5. Seats and seatbelts
Another requirement of the MOT is that the driver's seat should adjust forwards and backwards, and all seatbelts should be in working order: so test the range of movement of the seat and inspect the seatbelt (its full length) for any sign of damage. You should also tug sharply on all seatbelts, to check that the inertia-reel system reacts correctly, locking if you have to brake suddenly and sharply.
6. Windscreen
You’ll also need to carefully inspect your car’s windscreen to look for damage: any damage larger than 40mm will result in an MOT fail, as will any damage wider than 10mm in the ‘swept’ area of the windscreen – a 290mm-wide area directly in front of the driver that is within the area covered by the windscreen wipers.
7. Windscreen wipers
Your windscreen wipers have to keep your windscreen clean in order to pass the MOT. Any tears, holes or excessive wear in the wiper rubber can result in a fail.
8. Screenwash
Make sure that the washer reservoir is topped up with plenty of water and screenwash before taking the car in for a test. Windscreen washers not working or not spraying enough fluid to clear the windscreen constitutes a major fail.
9. Horn
Beep your horn to make sure that it’s working: if it isn’t, your dealer will have to repair or replace it in order for your car to pass the MOT.
10. Fuel and engine oil
Your car must be filled with enough fuel and engine oil in order for an MOT test to be conducted: it can be turned away from the MOT testing garage if the levels of either are too low, because both are required to run the car to test its emissions levels. If you need advice about the type of oil that should be used, ask your local Suzuki Service Centre.