what is the purpose of an MOT,and what on a car do they check?

Answer 1

MOT is a to show that the car is fit to be driven on the road..they check all the Lighting equipment is working on the car..headlamps front and rear..hazard lights etc.. They check the Steering and suspension and the brakes etc your tyres and wheels and Seat belts and general stuff like the horn and exhaust emissions and windows and general vehicle condition..well that's in UK anyway..they should give you an MOT inspection check list after the test

Answer 2

The purpose of the M O T is to make sure the car is in a safe condition to be on the road. They check the brakes steering lights and suspension. You cannot tax or insure the car without a valid M O T you cannot legally use the car without it.

Answer 3

to make sure that a car is roadworthy and safe,for the next year,most things are checked on the car,take your car for a pre mot check

Answer 4

What the heck is a mot??
Been a mechanic 35 years and the only thing I can think of that MOT is is a motor and with out it you go no where.

Answer 5

The purpose is safety mostly and there loads of things checked. Typical Yank below doesn't occur to him this might be a UK question!

Answer 6

To make sure that your car is road worthy ,they check tyres steering breaks lights,and body work .

Answer 7

They check everything, and if your car doesnt pass then you need to pay and get it fixed.

Answer 8

i have just bought one off ebay with a full yrs test,and i think i will have to do it up before a scrap yard will accept it. i have been told,once it leaves the garage ,there is nothing you can do about it .it must have been don,s garage.

Answer 9

http://www.ukmot.com/checklist/motcheck/motcheck_body.htm