The MOT Test is Changing – how could they affect you?

 

The DVSA are updating the way MOT tests are recorded - the roadworthiness directive will change how test centres categorise defects, from the 20th May instead of the current 'fail' and 'advise' defects will be categorised as 'dangerous', 'major' or 'minor'.

Dangerous and Major Defects

These defects will be a fail or refusal to issue an MOT certificate, cars failed as 'dangerous' should not be driven away from the test centre.

Defects Considered as 'minor'

Replacing 'advisories' with 'minor' defects, these defects will be noted against the 'pass' certificate and should be dealt with accordingly.

Additional changes that will have an effect on the MOT

• Fitting HID bulbs to halogen head lights has always been a motoring offence, so the annual test is being brought into line and any cars that are presented with HID bulbs will be failed as having a 'major' defect
• Any car registered after 1st Sept 2009 will be tested on the reversing lights and likewise, any cars registered after March 2018 that are fitted with DRL's also known as daytime running lights and fog lights will be included in the test
• Engine management lights that do not come on with the ignition, or if they do light up and then fail to go out when the engine has started will be classed as a 'major' defect
• Cars presented with brake pad warning lights illuminated will be failed
• Excessive travel on the handbrake will be classed as a major defect
• Engine and gearboxes with excessive leaks will be failed
• Any emissions device that has been tampered with, modified or removed will have a major defect classification
•  Cars or vans that are registered from Jan 2014 will have reduced emission limits

It is worth remembering that Hartley Garage has an excellent reputation for carrying out MOT's to a high standard, whenever possible we will carry out minor fixes such as topping up washer fluid, replacing some bulbs and make adjustments to certain models of cars headlights free of charge to ensure that your vehicle passes. Should your car fail it's MOT then we will offer you a retest within 7 days regardless of whether or not we carry out the repairs.

 

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The MOT Test is Changing – how could they affect you? was originally published to Hartley Garage LTD