Two Checks, One Vehicle: Why Drivers Should Never Confuse an MOT With a Service
Many motorists mistake MOT for a car service and consider them one and the same. However, they are entirely different. A misconception of these two might result in a vehicle being only fit for road usage on paper but hardly maintained in reality. Being aware of the differences and what each step comprises will enable the owners to make wise decisions regarding the maintenance of their vehicles. This blog elaborates on both examinations and explains the reasons why both of them are essential. What an MOT Actually Tests An MOT is a government-ordered yearly vehicle inspection for cars that are more than three years old. It determines whether a vehicle complies with the minimum legal safety and environmental standards established by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Passing an MOT is not an indication that the vehicle is in perfect condition – it just means that it complied with the required standard on that particular day. The vehicle inspector will check the followin...