MOT

 

Once a car is three years old (four years in Northern Ireland) it must be tested each year to check it meets road safety and environmental standards.

 

This Ministry of Transport test is commonly known as an ‘MOT’.

 

MOT tests are carried out at authorised test centres around the country, all of which display an official blue sign featuring three white triangles.

 

An MOT involves dozens of checks on your car, ranging from the brakes and fuel system to lights, mirrors, seatbelts, windscreen wipers and exhaust system.