MOT Key Changes:-
HID/Xenon:- When fitted with self levelling system and Cleaning device (head light washers) both items must be tested and must be working to pass.
Any lamps covered by more then 50% e.g lamp masks will be a failure.
Insure all lamps are visible from a reasonable distance which could be effected by products on the lamps, excessive damage or/and deterioration.
Main beam must have a tell tale to pass
A battery insecure or leaking is a failure.
Condition and security of all wiring will be checked for the following reasons, if the wiring is insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damaged, damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to cause a short circuit or become detached, if the insulation is damaged or deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed will all be a reason for failure.
Steering lock will be checked and must not lock while the car is running and must engage when the key is removed and the steering is turned.
Steering and suspension dust covers missing, insecure or damaged so it will no
longer prevent the ingress of dirt will be a failure.
Power steering fluid below minimum level is a failure
A power steering fluid pipe or hose damaged, corroded or is fouling will be a failure
A power steering component is fouling or significantly misaligned is a failure
Electric power steering malfunction light illuminated is a failure
An ABS light must not be illuminated and must follow the correct sequence on start up to pass.
An ESP light must be present and must not be illuminated when the car is running to pass.
Brake fluid warning light must be present and not illuminated when the vehicle is running to pass
A tyre pressure monitor fitted by the manufacturer for vehicles registered after January 2012 must be working and must not be indicating a fault to pass.
An illuminated SRS light while the vehicle is running (which include airbags, seat belt pre tensioners and seat belt load limiters) is a failure.
All engine mountings must be present, do not have excessive movement, is secure and is not fractured to pass.
The drivers seat must be able to be adjusted forwards, backwards and be secured in the selected positions to pass.
A speedometer is present, complete and can be illuminated to pass.
A catalytic converter missing is a failure.
A fuel pipe that is chaffing of deteriorated will fail.
HID/Xenon:- When fitted with self levelling system and Cleaning device (head light washers) both items must be tested and must be working to pass.
Any lamps covered by more then 50% e.g lamp masks will be a failure.
Insure all lamps are visible from a reasonable distance which could be effected by products on the lamps, excessive damage or/and deterioration.
Main beam must have a tell tale to pass
A battery insecure or leaking is a failure.
Condition and security of all wiring will be checked for the following reasons, if the wiring is insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damaged, damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to cause a short circuit or become detached, if the insulation is damaged or deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed will all be a reason for failure.
Steering lock will be checked and must not lock while the car is running and must engage when the key is removed and the steering is turned.
Steering and suspension dust covers missing, insecure or damaged so it will no
longer prevent the ingress of dirt will be a failure.
Power steering fluid below minimum level is a failure
A power steering fluid pipe or hose damaged, corroded or is fouling will be a failure
A power steering component is fouling or significantly misaligned is a failure
Electric power steering malfunction light illuminated is a failure
An ABS light must not be illuminated and must follow the correct sequence on start up to pass.
An ESP light must be present and must not be illuminated when the car is running to pass.
Brake fluid warning light must be present and not illuminated when the vehicle is running to pass
A tyre pressure monitor fitted by the manufacturer for vehicles registered after January 2012 must be working and must not be indicating a fault to pass.
An illuminated SRS light while the vehicle is running (which include airbags, seat belt pre tensioners and seat belt load limiters) is a failure.
All engine mountings must be present, do not have excessive movement, is secure and is not fractured to pass.
The drivers seat must be able to be adjusted forwards, backwards and be secured in the selected positions to pass.
A speedometer is present, complete and can be illuminated to pass.
A catalytic converter missing is a failure.
A fuel pipe that is chaffing of deteriorated will fail.