JKM Motor Services Ltd...... Service Page

JKM Motor services Ltd has an on site class 4 MOT bay suitable for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles.
Our MOT station is open 6 days a week. MOT's do require an advance appointment to be made so please contact JKM to enquire about suitable dates and times.
Feel free to relax in our Reception area whilst our experienced MOT testers check your vehicle, or if you desire you can watch the MOT test procedure taking place, in our MOT viewing area in the workshop (Please note that conditions apply).

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What is tested on a Vehicle during an MOT test?

Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road is required to keep it in a roadworthy condition. The roadworthiness is checked in the interests of road safety and the environment by the Ministry Of Transportation test (MOT).The first test is required once a vehicle is 3 years old (However there are different rules if you use it as a taxi). The MOT looks at some important items on your car to see that it meets key legal requirements when it is tested. You should be aware that the MOT certificate is not a guarantee of the general mechanical condition of a vehicle. Below shows an image with the major areas of the MOT test highlighted.

Area Under Test	Outline of Tests Performed
Registration Plates	Condition, Security, Digits correctly framed and spaced.
Suspension	Correct Condition and Operation.
Brakes	Condition, Operation and performance (Brake efficiency test) Note that removal of the road wheels is not part of the test.
Tyres & Wheels	Condition, Security, Tyre size/type and tread depth. Spare tyre inspected.
Mirrors	Presence, Condition, Security.
Doors	Open and close. Latch securely in the closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside of the Vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items.
Exhaust System	Secure, Complete, Without serious leaks and silences correctly.
Exhaust Emissions	Vehicle meets the requirements of exhaust emissions, dependant on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
Fuel System	No leaks. Cap fastens and seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened. Make sure that the key is available.
Vehicle Structure	Free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No sharp edges.
Seatbelts	All the seat belts installed are checked for type, Condition, Operation and security. All compulsory seat belts must be in place.
Seats	Front seats secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in upright position.
Windscreen	Condition and drivers view of the road.
Steering	Correct Condition and Operation.
Horn	Correct operation and the correct type.
Wipers and Washers	Operate to give the driver a clear view ahead
Lights	Condition, Operation, Security and the correct colour. Also the headlamps will be checked to see if the aim is correct.
Bonnet	Secures safely in the closed position.
Vehicle Identification Number	Not more than one different identification number should be present on a vehicle first used on or after 1st August 1980

Please note that an MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test, without dismantling, the vehicle met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It does not mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the life of the certificate. The test does not cover the condition of the engine clutch or gearbox.

All text used above has been sourced from VOSA document VOSA/MOT Comp/1003/May 04