When to get an MOT
The main purpose of the MOT test is to check the general condition and safety features of the vehicle.
Frequency
The frequency for each vehicle is detailed below.
Mopeds
1st registered Less than 3 years ago Over 3 years ago |
Frequency Exempt 2 years |
Private motorcycles, quadricycles and quad bikes
1st registered Less than 4 years ago Over 4 years ago |
Frequency Exempt 2 years |
Private cars
1st registered Less than 4 years ago Between 4 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Frequency Exempt 2 years 1 year |
Light vehicles
(Lorries and multi-purpose vehicles up to 3,500 kg and light commercial vehicles)
1st registered Less than 2 years ago Between 2 and 6 years ago Between 6 and 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Frequency Exempt 2 years 1 year 6 months |
Heavy vehicles
(Lorries and multi-purpose vehicles above 3,500 kg and trailers)
1st registered Less than 10 years ago Over 10 years ago |
Frequency 1 year 6 months |
Buses
1st registered Less than 5 years ago Over 5 years ago |
Frequency 1 year 6 months |
Díganos la lectura del cuentakilómetros.
Toque el claxon.
Posicione suavemente el vehículo en los rodillos del frenómetro y siga con atención las instrucciones del personal inspector.
Con el motor en marcha, indique si queda algún testigo encendido en cuadro de mandos.
Accione el limpia y lavaparabrisas.
Suelte el volante momentáneamente cuando el eje direccional del vehículo pase por encima de la placa alineadora.
Mueva su asiento hacia adelante y hacia atrás hasta que haga tope.