The basics of MOT Testing

1. TheBasicsOfMOTTesting This has been made mandatory for each car owner to check the roadworthiness of the car tested annually once the first 3 years of life is completed since buying. And to ensure the safety of everyone on the road, it is necessary to get the vehicle tested by an expert that has been throughMOT trainingand has been eligibleto perform the task. MOT testing includes many checks that need to be done about the vehicle ranging from brakes and fuel systems extending to windscreen wipers, lights, mirrors, seatbelts, and exhaust systems. However, itdoes notinclude examiningthe conditions likeengine, clutch,and gearbox.

2. Tobecome an MOT tester,one must understand all thesethings during the trainingand course. During the examination term, the tester will verify the components visually and will not beallowed any changes to the vehicle. • Varioustraining centers provide the facility to get the candidate trained appropriately and ensure that the person possesses enough knowledge and skills to test the vehicles and ensure road safety.Following the basic requirements to become an MOT testerand ace the step: • Possessa valid drivinglicense for theclass of vehiclesthe person wishes totest after. • Worked as a full-time skilled mechanic in the service and repairing vehicle sector to be pursuedfor testing for at least4 continuous years. • Aqualification of level 3. • Agoodreputationinthefield. • Hasno unspent time for any conviction for criminal offenses or involvement in the MOT fraud,violence, or intimidation. • Whatwillthecourseallowyoutodo? • The MOT trainingcourse will enable the person to perform many duties as an eligible MOT tester.Some tasks of it are as listed below; • Itensuressafeworkinginthetestingcenter. • CarryingoutMOTtestsforthepursuedclassofvehicles. • Keepingtheprofessionalbondwithcustomersandcolleaguesmaintained • LearntomanageandmaintaintheirCPDofthem. • Gettingthepre-testcheckupsdoneforthecustomers. • Howdoesthecoursework? • MOTcoursecovers boththeory andpracticaleducation foranumber ofhours. • In the case of class 1 and 2 vehicles, there are a minimum of 16 hours of training, including4 hours of practical. • For class 4 and 7 vehicles, the course duration is 29 hours, where 8 hours are dedicated topractical training. • The transferred skill will be assessed through a multiple-choice question test and a practical assessmenttask allotted to the candidate. • WrappingParagraph: • An MOT training course is one simple step to follow when one wishes to become a full-time tester and take a step forward. But it is necessary to go for the right training place and get everythingpossible adapted to pass theeligibility exam.