The links below will take you directly to the page which has details of the MOT test of that item, with descriptions of ‘Minor’, ‘Major’ and ‘Dangerous’ criteria.
Links to all MOT Tests | MOT Test Descriptions
Category: MOT Checks List
Complete list and explanation of MOT checks
This is the updated list of MOT checks showing the changes to the MOT Testing manual which came in on 20th May 2018.
All items checked during the MOT Test are covered in the sections below. Each page contains a full description of each Test.
The illustration in the ‘Overview’ below shows how the inspections are grouped in the new Tester’s Manual.
If you want to ask an MOT Tester about a specific problem, first register on the MOT Forum, then ask your question in the appropriate section.
MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview
The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list…
MOT Test of Registration plates and Vehicle Identification Number* (VIN) | What is checked
Identification of the vehicle (0) (Formerly MOT Test of registration plates and…
MOT Test of Brakes | What is checked | How are brakes checked
MOT Test of Brakes (1) Efficiency and balance of brakes is usually…
MOT Test of Steering | What is checked for MOT
MOT Test of Steering (2) Whilst the actual MOT test of steering…
MOT Test of Windscreen | Visibility | What is checked
Visibility (3) Formerly MOT Test of Windscreen The MOT windscreen Test includes…
MOT Test of Mirrors | Visibility | What is checked
MOT Test of Mirrors – Visibility (3) View to the rear This…
MOT Test of Bonnet Catch | What is checked for MOT
MOT Test of Bonnet Catch (3) The bonnet catch MOT checks are…
MOT Test of Lights and Headlamps | What is checked | Headlights | Reflectors
MOT Test of Lights, Headlamps and Electrical Equipment (4) (Formerly MOT Test…
MOT Test of Tyres and Roadwheels condition | MOT tyres check | What is checked
MOT Test of Wheels and Tyres (5) (Formerly MOT Test of Tyres…
MOT Test of Suspension | Axles | What is checked
Axles and Suspension (5) (Formerly MOT Test of suspension) The grouping of…
MOT Test of Vehicle Structure, Body Condition and Security | rust, corrosion | What is checked
Body structure and attachments (6) MOT Test of vehicle structure, body condition…
MOT Test of Seats | What is checked
MOT Test of Seats (6) Driver’s seat The driver’s seat will be…
MOT Test of Tow Bar (Towing Hook) | What is checked
MOT Test of coupling mechanisms and towing equipment (6) Formerly MOT Test…
MOT Test of Fuel system | What is checked
MOT Test of Fuel System (6) The fuel system of vehicles with…
MOT Test of Doors | Door catches | Floor | What is checked
MOT Test of Doors and door catches (6) Section 6 of the…
MOT Test of Seat Belts | What is checked
MOT Test of Seat Belts (incl airbags and supplementary restraint systems (7)…
MOT Test of Horn | What is checked
Audible Warning (7) Formerly MOT Test of horn An audible warning must…
Nuisance | MOT Test of Exhaust | Emissions | Noise | Fluid Leaks
Nuisance (8) (Previously MOT Test of Exhaust and Emissions) The MOT tests…
MOT Test of the Instrument Panel | What is checked
MOT Test of the Instrument Panel While there is no “instrument panel…