Section 4: MOT inspection Manual

Which of the following is a valid ground for refusing to carry out an MOT test?

• The vehicle's registration mark is not written in English.

• The vehicle's engine is not clean enough.

• The tester has not received payment in advance.

• The load on the vehicle would prevent a proper test from being carried out.

What should the tester do if a vehicle's registration mark or VIN number cannot be identified?

• Issue a handwritten CT30 containing as many of the vehicle details as possible.

• Carry out the test using a provisional identification number.

• Refuse to carry out the test.

• Ask the vehicle owner to provide identification for the vehicle.

Which of the following is not a valid ground for refusing to carry out an MOT test?

• The vehicle emits substantial quantities of avoidable smoke.

• The vehicle's condition would involve a danger of injury to any person or damage to the vehicle or other property.

• The tester has not received payment in advance.

• Any door, tailgate, boot, engine cover, fuel cap or other device designed to be easily opened cannot be easily opened.

What should the tester do if the test cannot be completed due to a problem with the VTS/DC testing equipment or the Tester?

• Refund the fee paid for the test

• Charge an appropriate fee for the test

• Complete as much of the test as possible and include any failure defects found during the partial test

• Fail the vehicle because the test could not be completed

If the tester considers it unsafe to continue or if it becomes apparent that certain items cannot be satisfactorily inspected during the test, what should they do?

• Fail the vehicle

• Charge an appropriate fee for the test

• Complete as much of the test as possible and include any failure defects found during the partial test

• Register the test using the MOT testing service and issue a VT30 clearly showing the reason(s) why the test could not be carried out.

Which vehicles are exempt from MOT testing?

• Vehicles over 10 years old

• Vehicles over 20 years old

• Vehicles over 30 years old

• Vehicles over 40 years old and not substantially modified

Why should examiners ask the vehicle presenter to demonstrate the controls of a historic vehicle?

• To make the test easier

• To ensure that the vehicle is in good condition

• To check for any modifications

• Because some components of historic vehicles may have more tolerance than modern vehicles

What is included in the mandatory headlamps that must be tested during an MOT test?

• A single main beam headlamp and a single dipped-beam headlamp

• A matched pair of main beam headlamps and a matched pair of dipped-beam headlamps

• A single pair of either main beam or dipped-beam headlamps

• Only the main beam headlamps

When are headlamps not required to be tested during an MOT test?

• On vehicles that are only used during daylight hours

• On vehicles that are not equipped with position lamps

• On vehicles that were first used before 1 January 1931

• On vehicles that have only one headlamp

What is the guideline for excessive fluid leaks during an MOT test?

• The examiner can carry out the test as normal

• The examiner must register the test and carry it out in the usual way

• The examiner can refuse to carry out the test

• The examiner must carry out additional checks on the vehicle