Car MOT Check: Your Complete Guide to the UK Test, Costs and What’s Checked
What is a car MOT check and who needs one? The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is required for cars once they reach three years old, then annually after that.
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Check Car MOT: How to Verify MOT Status, History and Due Dates
Why checking a car's MOT matters The MOT is the annual roadworthiness test most vehicles need once they turn three years old. It covers safety-critical items such as brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights, seatbelts, the exhaust and emissions, plus the structure of the vehicle itself.