Most cars fail their MOT because of small flaws. This article serves as a quick guide for any vehicle owner on how to do 10 quick and easy tests to assist your automobile pass its upcoming MOT. full service Maidstone can't promise you'll pass, but you can do away with a lot of the tiny things that can slow you down.

1. Check the tread depth on each tire to ensure that it is at least 1.6mm (the legal limit) across the circumference and width. Additionally, look for any cuts, bulges, or tyre damage on the side walls.

2. Lights Verify that all of the lights are secure and operational. This covers all sidelights, main headlamps, including main beam, indicators, fog lamps, number plate lights, dangers, and brake lights. If you want to examine the brake lights, you might require help. Additionally, make that the main beam, rear fog light, tell-tail lights for hazards, and instrument panel lights are all functional.

3. License plate
The car's number plates should be firmly attached and not be chipped or broken. They should also be the correct colors (for current cars, black on white up front and black on yellow at the back), with the letters and digits spaced properly. Rarely are personalized license plates that spell out names by moving the letters or digits closer to one another MOT test-legal.

4. Mirrors Check that both wing mirrors are present, firmly attached, free of cracks or other damage, and offer a good view of the road behind the vehicle.

5. Fuel Cap Ensure that the fuel cap is there when your car is taken for a MOT. Without the proper fuel cap installed, your car will break down.

6. Safety belts
Make sure that each seat belt retracts and extends fully, latching when correctly pushed, and that it buckles and unbuckles with ease and security. Make sure that each is securely fastened to the car's frame. Check the belt for tears or fraying.

7. Windshield
Look for fractures or chips in the surface. Any larger than 10mm and inside the driver's field of vision may constitute a failure. Make sure nothing else is blocking the driver's view of the road.

Eight. Windshield washers
Verify that the washers are pointed towards the screen properly. Check the washer reservoir bottle (often located under the bonnet) to make sure there is wash inside and that it is not leaking.

Windshield Wipers
Check the blades in the front and back. Replace them if they are split, destroyed, or too worn to adequately clear the glass.

10. Horn
Make sure the horn is functional, mounted securely, and loud enough to be heard by other drivers.