Bowden Court, 1, St John’s Rd, Meadowfield DH7 8RE
Mon-Fri 8.30 – 5.00 : Sat/Sun by appointment
TEL : 0191 378 4458
An MOT is a legal DVSA requirement to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive on public roads and isn’t producing too many harmful emissions. The law says certain penalties could arise if you don’t have a valid MOT.
Without a current MOT certificate, you will be unable to drive your vehicle lawfully or renew your road tax. The penalty for not having a valid MOT certificate is a fine of up to £1,000. If your car has failed the test and is deemed as ‘dangerous’, driving this vehicle could result in a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 points on your licence. For your car to be classed as dangerous following its MOT test, it either poses an immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment due to its emissions.
Wilkinson Autos provide Class 1,2,3,4,5 &7 MoT test as well as motorcycle and trike MoTs
If asked to produce your MOT certificate following an accident and it’s not valid , your car insurance claim could be affected, especially in the case of injury. Recent computerisation of the MOT testing system by DVSA means that police and mobile camera units can now check remotely to see if your vehicle has a current MOT. They can use your number plate to check their database and may stop you if your MOT is invalid
The MoT test takes approximately 45 minutes. You can wait in our reception room and have a tea or coffee. alternatively you can leave you vehicle and collect later.
Check here to see your vehicle’s MoT status.
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The MOT test checks that the Vehicle Identification Number, commonly referred to as the VIN, is present and legibly displayed on the vehicle. The VIN is a unique code including a serial number that is stamped on the vehicle. The location of the VIN varies from one vehicle manufacturer to the next
The number plate, security, legibility and the format of letters and numbers on your registration plate. The spacing and lettering on the number plate must meet current regulations and cannot be altered in any way.
The vehicle's windscreen is checked for any chips or cracks. The maximum damage size is 10mm in the drivers’ line of vision or 40mm elsewhere in the remaining area swept by the wiper blades.
The MOT tests the efficiency of the vehicle's braking performance, condition and operation. Most vehicles are tested on our rolling road brake tester. The dashboard warning lights will also be checked for the ABS, ESC, electronic park brake and brake fluid warning lights.
The vehicle's wheels and tyres for a number of key points: the condition, security, tyre size and type and tread depth. Vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012 will be checked to make sure the tyre pressure monitoring system
The condition, operation, security and colour of your vehicles lights. The test will also check to see if the headlamp aim is correct. We check main beam warning light working.
In addition to condition we check check for steering fluid level, pipe corrosion and the steering lock operates manual and electronic. Dashboard warning lights are checked
Seats are checked for fixed upright condition and that all seatbelts operate correctly are suitable and in good condition. Airbags and seatbelt tensioners are also checked
The fuel system will be inspected to check that there are no leaks, that the pipes and hoses are secure and in a good condition and the fuel cap fastens and seals securely You should make sure that the key is available as the fuel cap will need to be opened.
The vehicle will be inspected, depending on the age and fuel type of the vehicle, to check that it meets the rules for exhaust emissions. Diesel vehicles The MOT tester will refuse to test your vehicle if they think that the smoke test may damage your engine. To reduce the possibility of damage and increase the chances of passing, you should keep your vehicle maintained at all times have the camshaft drive belt replaced at the recommended intervals. Arrive the MOT with a fully warmed up engine - it will produce less smoke and is safer to test.
Bodywork is inspected to check its free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas and there are no sharp edges likely to cause injury. Doors are checked that the latch is secure in the closed position. The front doors open from inside and outside the vehicle. The rear doors open from outside the vehicle hinges and catches are secure and in a good condition. The vehicle will be inspected for the minimum number of mirrors, their condition and security. Indirect vision devices will also inspected.
Wilkinson Autos Limited
Unit 1 Bowden Court,
St John’s Road
Durham,
County Durham. DH7 8RE
Email : Garage@WilkinsonAutos.com
0191 378 4458
Mon – Fri : 8.30 – 5.30
Sat : by appointment
Sun : by appointment