MOT

• 10% discount off your car servicing

• 20% discount off your MOT

Get discounted car servicing and MOT's provided by a network of accredited UK Garage's, with enforced car servicing standards. Garage networks are the safest way to look after your car servicing and MOT needs. Especially if you are unsure of rouge traders.Visitcars offer the following car servicing:

MOT tests can be carried out on your car up to one month prior to the expiry date of an existing UK MOT certificate provided that you have a current MOT certificate and present this to the examiner at the time of the test. On passing the MOT, you will then receive a certificate valid from the date of expiry of your existing MOT certificate.

All UK cars 3 years old and over require a valid MOT VOSA certificate by law. The contents and standards required are set by the Vehicle Inspectorate.

Your MOT will include:

MOT Checks
Vehicle identification number Age first test certificate required (years)

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
Condition, operation, security and correct colour.

Wipers and 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

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

Wheels and tyres
Condition, security, tyre size and type, and tread depth. Spare tyres are not tested

Brakes
Condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester. Vehicles such as those with permanent 4-wheel drive will be tested either on a suitable road using a properly calibrated and maintained decelerometer or, if one is installed at the test station.

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