Basic MOT Checks

If you need to quickly and easily understand the basics of preparing your car for its MOT, then this official DVSA guide can help. Packed with information and advice, it's the fast track to understanding how to make basic pre-MOT checks, when and where to get your vehicle tested, and what to do if it fails the test.

Four reasons to buy it:

1. Stay legal – find out what you need to do to keep your car legal

2. Keep yourself safe – how to keep your vehicle roadworthy and avoid common problems

3. Know what to do – learn all about the MOT and what happens if your vehicle fails

4. For everyone – indispensable advice for all drivers, whether you’re learning to drive or you’ve been behind the wheel for years