Electronic Device Check In The Mot Test

If you live in the United Kingdom, you know one of the MOT test rules. Suppose you are a car owner and want to drive your car on the road. You need to pass these tests; otherwise, you can pay a fine of up to 2500 euros and 3 points on your driver's license. After completing these, you get two certificates: VT20 or VT30. If you pass these tests without any issues, you get the VT20. Your vehicle and all your car components are working correctly and following all the standards the United Kingdom government provides.

A mot was introduced in 1962 by the government of the United Kingdom to ensure the safety, roadworthiness and condition of vehicles. Initially, only three components were checked in these tests: tyres, brakes, and steering. However, for more roadworthiness, they expanded some of the other components that directly impact the environment and life of a person. Currently, more than 20 components are included in these tests. These components are suspension, light, and all visible components, which are shown from the driver seat, outer damaged surface and other items. Many electronic devices are checked in the mot, including ABS, EBS, dashboard indicator, exhaust analyser and diesel smoke meter. 

What Electronic Components Are Checked During the MOT test?

Many electronic components are used in the MOT Test Leicester, including batteries and other elements like horns, lights, indicators, and other things. The examiner checks all the connections and their wiring connection; it will be connected to the other components perfectly and does not have any types of faults and damages present in those components. After that, they check all types of electronic components which play a crucial role in the safety and roadworthiness, including- 

ABS, EPB and ESC:-  These three components are used in your car for braking system ABS(anti-lock brake system) is used in your car to lock your car brake for better stability on the road and anywhere where are it is hard to control your vehicle due to skidding. It is very important for your vehicle and plays a crucial role in emergencies. 

Electronic Parking Brake(EPB) is used in place of traditional lever hand brakes for parking. It is an automatic device which is more convenient and modern than a traditional one that just needs to push a button. It automatically engage and disengages according to the motion of your vehicle. 

Electronic stability control(ESC):-  It is used to prevent the driver from an accident, it helps you to automatically brake in the skid and slippy place where your car automatically brakes in that situation.

Dashboard warning light:- It shows the visual conditions of the vehicle components including tyres, brake, engine, light and airbags. It shows the actual condition of these components by using different types of sensors like TPMS to show the exact air pressure of all four car tyres.

Exhaust gas analyser and Diesel smoke meter:- Exhaust gas analyser and diesel smoke meter are used to find the percentage of fuel composition and measure the density of the smoke which are released by the exhaust system.   

Which Components Are Checked During Car Servicing Before The Mot Test?

MOTs fail mainly due to suspension, steering, exhaust and fuel system, tyres and braking system. We need to always maintain these components for better performance. Suppose I talk about the tyres and braking system in the mot test. They check your tyre's air pressure and the condition of the tyres, including cuts, cracks, bulges, and other faults. They mainly focus on the tread depth. If your tread depth is less than 1.6mm, then this component failure is the cause. On the other hand, during the brake test, they check the different parts of the brake, including the brake pad, pedal, hammer, disc, and brake fluids, which are one of the main components. They check your brake efficiency, including all types of brakes, such as an anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability controllers(ESC), and EPB(electronic parking brake). They check your brake on the running wheel, which is installed on the plain surface, and your car is parked on that wheel. Run these wheels, and the examiner checks your braking system. You need to check your other items like suspension, steering, and exhaust system because they are also the cause of most failures; during the Car Servicing Leicester, they check that your steering is working properly and that the axles are not worn out. Also, they check your suspension like they do not have any types of cracks and damage present on the surface of these components. No leakage is present on the surface and any corroded parts of these components. You need to check your exhaust system is working properly and that your smoke density is not higher than the standard parameter. 

Conclusion:- 

In this blog, we can see the multiple types of electronic devices that affect your mot test. These components are an Electronic stability controller, anti-lock brake system, electronic parking brake, dashboard indicator, and exhaust system device, which are checked during the mot test. You need always to maintain these components, which are important for the safety of your vehicle. We can also discuss the elements checked before moving, like tyres, brakes, suspension, exhaust system, and engine.