If your annual MOT test is coming up and you are a bit nervous about it, there are some steps you can take to prepare your car for its MOT test. Not only will this help you to feel more prepared for the test, but you might be able to rectify a few small issues without needing to pay anyone to make the repairs! Let’s take a look.
Know What You Need
Your first step in MOT preparedness is to know what is on the checklist. You can find the full, up-to-date MOT checklist online on the GOV.uk website, and it is best to save this as a live link so as to be sure of always seeing the most recent list with all the new items added to it. Read through the checklist and acquaint yourself with the many items (around forty, these days) thereon.
A Word of Warning
Do not try to repair any of the bigger items on the checklist without specialist training. Interfering with catalytic converters, for example, is a big no-no, and things like your suspension system are too complicated for even the most talented amateur motorhead to touch. Even things like wheel balancing and tyre alignment should be left to a professional mechanic – apart from anything else, these tasks are quickly and easily completed in the garage, but are tedious, time-consuming and very hard to master without the right equipment. If you find any of these larger issues, book your next MOT test online by getting your appointment from a local garage because leaving this to professionals & experts ensures that your vehicle meets safety and regulatory standards. Don’t look any further if you are struggling to book MOT from professionals; Fife Autocentre offers FREE online booking. Their garages are approved by the government-appointed Vehicle Operator Agency (VOSA) and all the tests are carried out by VOSA nominated testers.
But Do What You Can
However, the many smaller items on the checklist are easy enough for an amateur to sort out by
themselves. From making sure that the car is clean and free from obstruction to ensuring that your number plate is firmly attached to the car to making sure all your light bulbs are properly fitted, there are a large number of MOT checklist items that you will be able to check and remedy without any specific mechanical knowledge.
Knowing what to expect from your MOT test is an excellent way to be prepared for it: not only will you automatically be more aware of the condition of your car once you know what the MOT inspector will be looking for, but, by taking care of the car, you will also understand your vehicle’s inner workings a bit better – and that can only make you a better driver.
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