What information is on a MOT certificate?
The MOT certificate confirms that your vehicle at the time of its test met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law.
Can I view my MOT certificate online?
Anyone buying a car can check the MOT and tax status online, as all you need to do so is the registration number. If you have lost the certificate which you were handed at the time of the test, then you may decide not to bother getting a copy printed at all.
Can you get a fake MOT certificate?
Possibly the worse of the MOT frauds is the issuing of fake ‘certificates’. In reality since the system changed (in 2011) you no longer receive a real certificate from the testing station. What you get is a piece of paper (a VT20 or VT30) that you can supposedly use as proof that the MOT has been done.
What do they check on an MOT 2021?
What items are checked on an MOT? All its electrical equipment, steering, tyres (including tread depth, pressure and condition), and suspension.
Do you get a 2021 MOT certificate?
Are MOT test certificates still issued? Yes, MOT test certificates are still issued by the test centre.
Are MOT certificates still issued 2022?
Are MOT certificates still issued? Yes, MOT certificates should still be issued by your test garage.
Do MOT garages make money?
Garages make an average of £54.85/per vehicle on MOT. The maximum fees are established by the government and you can find a complete list of prices in the table below.
How do I avoid getting ripped off an MOT?
The best way to protect yourself against getting ripped off is to find a garage you can trust. If you’ve just moved to a new area and don’t know any local mechanics, check the RAC’s network of approved garages simply by entering your location. You could also take your car to a council-run MOT test centre.
Do they check tyre pressure on MOT?
Although tyre pressure itself isn’t checked in an MOT, legislation introduced in 2015 means that every car with a faulty or failed tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will fail its MOT.
Is rear wiper part of MOT 2021?
Your rear windscreen wipers are not part of the MOT, so you needn’t worry about them letting you down on the big day. However, you should ensure they’re working anyway for safety reasons, and have them repaired or replaced if they aren’t.
Is there still a paper MOT certificate?
Are MOT certificates still issued 2021?
Should I keep old MOT certificates?
The short answer: no. If your car is over three years old, the law dictates it must undergo an MOT test. This is annual, and can be taken up to one calendar month prior to the last test date.
Can MOT be forged?
In some cases, the paper MOT certificate ‘receipt’ could even have been forged. This means you could be investing in a potentially dangerous car. (It’s important to note that it’s only the paper versions of an MOT document that can be forged.
Are spark plugs checked in MOT?
7. Spark plugs can be replaced before the MOT test if you feel they may be faulty.
Are yellow warning lights an MOT failure?
As a rule of thumb, yellow and amber warning lights will be listed as an advisory to be repaired if necessary, unless the problem they’re indicating conflicts with a requirement of the MOT test. The car will likely fail if the low windscreen washer fluid warning is showing, for instance.
Do you need reverse lights for MOT 2021?
The reverse light is not part of the MOT – but always worth checking. All tyres should be above the legal minimum tread of 1.6mm across three quarters of the tyre. There should be no damage – check for bulges, splits, or cuts to the sidewalls. Make sure the tyre size is the same for the rear and front tyres.
Will no screen wash fail MOT?
Despite being a simple check, many cars fail an MOT test for having no washer fluid. Ensure you regularly check your screenwash level whether your MOT test is due or not as, especially in poor driving conditions, your windscreen can soon become dirty and restrict your view of the road.
What are the changes to the MOT certificate?
The old MOT test certificate (left) has changed to a new style (right) to list the new types of defects. The design of the MOT certificate has changed. It lists any defects under the new categories, so they’re clear and easy to understand. The service to check the MOT history of a vehicle has been updated to reflect the changes. 5.
What do I do if I Lost my MOT certificate?
You can apply for a duplicate certificate if yours is lost or damaged. All you need to know is your vehicle’s reg number and the 11-digit number on your V5C (vehicle logbook). To recover a lost MOT certificate, head to the Government’s ‘Replace a lost or damaged MOT certificate’ page and enter your reg number.
How do I know if my MOT certificate is genuine?
Check the vehicle’s MOT history if you’re not sure if an MOT certificate is genuine. There’s a different service if you want to get a replacement MOT certificate if you have lost or damaged the original.
Can I get a duplicate MOT certificate?
Yes, you can ask any official MOT centre to print a duplicate certificate for your vehicle. It doesn’t have to be the same centre that did the original test. They will ask for the vehicle’s reg number and the 11-digit number on the V5C. What MOT Classes Can I Print a Duplicate Certificate For?