In the UK all cars over 3 years old are legally required to undergo an annual MOT Test. The MOT scheme is there
to ensure consistent safety and environmental standards of vehicles on the road and is monitored by VOSA.
| According to VOSA, 41% of the 26m cars and light vans† presented for an MOT test (from April 2009 to March 2010) failed at the first attempt. |
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| On average they recorded 3.18 defects per vehicle. |
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| The Top 10 defect reasons are; |
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| 1. | Lighting and signaling | 28.4% |
| 2. | Brakes | 19.3% |
| 3. | Suspension | 16.6% |
| 4. | Tyres | 9.9% |
| 5. | Drivers view of road | 9.0% |
| 6. | Fuel and exhaust | 7.5% |
| 7. | Steering | 2.9% |
| 8. | Seat belts | 2.2% |
| 9. | Body & Structure | 2.1% |
| 10. | Registration plates and VIN | 1.6% |
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| †applies to Class 3 & 4: Cars and light vans up to 3,000Kg |
If you have any doubts about the roadworthiness of your vehicle before you take it for its annual MOT, why not ask National
to carry out a
visual safety check for added peace of mind.
You can even
book online today, it’s completely FREE of charge and without any obligation on your part.
As part of the Diesel MOT test you may be asked questions about your vehicle's maintenance history, for example, has the timing belt been replaced recently?
Why is this information important?
The check has been designed to make sure, as far as possible, that no damage occurs to the engine whilst undergoing a diesel emissions test.
The tester has to satisfy himself that the engine is in a fit condition to test. If the tester thinks that the emissions test may damage your vehicle, he may refuse to test it.
How is the emissions test performed?
After checking the oil temperature to ensure the engine is warm, the MOT tester will accelerate the engine from idle until the governor cuts in a maximum of 6 times. Your engine will not be held at full speed for any length of time.
If your engine has been properly maintained, the test should not cause any damage to your engine.