Why a few minutes beforehand is worth it
A surprising number of MOT failures come down to small things that take minutes to put right at home. Spending a little time before your test can save you a failure, a retest and the hassle of coming back.
The quick checks to do yourself
Walk around the car and work through this list the day before your test:
- Lights: check every bulb, including brake, indicator, number-plate and fog lights.
- Windscreen: look for chips or cracks in the driver’s line of sight.
- Wipers and washers: replace split blades and top up the washer fluid.
- Tyres: check the tread and look for uneven wear or damage.
- Number plates: make sure they are clean, secure and readable.
- Horn, seatbelts and the screenwash warning light.
What we will do
Bring your car to us and we will carry out the full Class 4 test to DVSA standards, explain anything that needs attention in plain English, and if repairs are needed we can usually sort them and retest here in one visit.
