Car accidents can take lives and cause serious injuries. These can be caused by many things which could be avoided such as drinking and driving and driving a non roadworthy car. The latter can easily be avoided, and that is why the government wants to ensure that all cars on the road meet a certain standard of functionality to ensure the safety of all road users.
Everyone in the UK that drives a car knows about MOT checks and that this is the yearly check to make sure that their cars do not have serious defects that could lead to accidents. Some people grumble about these checks as they feel they are not needed, but with the millions of cars that travel the UK roads daily these precautionary tests are a must.
Once your car is three years old it is time for the first of its yearly MOT checks. In reality these checks are simple and logical and it does not matter if your vehicle has a dent or two. The function of these tests is to make sure the car is roadworthy to travel on public UK roads, and if the dent in the fender does not impair its functionality it is not important.
What to expect
Wise drivers educate themselves on exactly what MOT checks involve, and if you are really interested you can actually stand by when your car is going through its check. In this way you will learn quite a lot that will be useful to you in the future. In a nutshell the MOT checks involve checking for various functions of the brakes, doors emissions, fuel system, horn, lights mirrors and registration plates and VIN. The technician will also check the seats and seat belts, the steering and suspension, tyres and wheels, the vehicle structure and the windscreen.
Prepare ahead of time
It is easy to prepare ahead of time and information [checklists] are available freely on the Internet to use as a guide. There are common faults that often cause cars to fail MOT tests and these are avoidable.
Check door hinges and release mechanisms to make sure they are functional and open smoothly from inside and outside. Your car will be connected to a special computer and the emissions will be checked to make sure these are not excessive. Blocked air filters or faulty components that control the fuel and air mixture can cause high emissions. Damage in a car's engine such as damaged cylinder rings or pistons also lead to high exhaust emissions and cause a car to fail its MOT test. Corroded exhaust systems and loose exhaust mountings will also lead to failing the test as well as missing baffles that lead to unacceptable noise levels.
To make sure that your car passes its MOT test without problems it is good to keep a 'mock test' on hand as a guideline and check out your car regularly. In this way you save yourself money in the long run and a lot of frustration as well.
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