MOT Testing at E Hidderley & Company

MOT Testing Bootle, MOT Test Centre Liverpool, Hidderleys MOT Testing Station

Hidderleys based in Bootle, Liverpool, can provide a comprehensive MOT Test service offering courtesy cars for all our customers if required.

• Class 4 MOT Testing
• Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)
• Motor Caravans
• Dual Purpose Vehicles
• Private Hire Vehicles and PSV's (up to 8 seats)
• Class 7 MOT's

MOT Testing and Servicing

The Hidderley's Garage MOT centre is approved by the Government Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and all MOT tests are completed by MOT testers nominated by VOSA. Now you can arrange an appointment online and have an MOT test completed up to one month before the expiry of your MOT.

Why not service your car at Hidderleys at the same time as your MOT?

The MOT Test

Under the VOSA requirements, a MOT test will check the following components before issuing a MOT certificate.

Components tested during your MOT test are usually:

The MOT Test Check List

• Vehicle Identification Number
• Registration Plates
• Lights
• Steering and Suspension
• Wipers and washer bottle
• Windscreen
• Horn
• Seatbelts
• Seats
• Fuel System
• Emissions
• Bodywork
• Doors
• Mirrors
• Wheels and Tyres
• Brakes

Vehicle Identification Number
The MOT test checks the Vehicle Identification Number commonly referred to as the VIN is legibly displayed on the vehicle.

Registration Plate
The MOT tester will check the condition, security, legibility and the format of letters and numbers on your registration plate.

Lights
The MOT test checks the condition, operation, security and colour of your vehicles lights. The test will also check to see if the headlamp aim is correct.

Steering and Suspension
The MOT tester will also check the steering and suspension components for correct condition and that the operation is correct.

Wipers and Washer Bottle
During the MOT test will check your vehicle's wipers and washers ensuring they operate properly and give the driver a clear view of the road.

Windscreen
The nominated tester will check the windscreen condition and drivers view of the road and that there are no chips or cracks affecting the driver's line of sight.

Horn
The MOT test will cover the horns operation for effectiveness and that the type is correct.

Seatbelts
All seatbelts including those in the rear of the vehicle are checked for type, condition, correct operation, security and that all compulsory seatbelts are in place.

Seats
Your vehicles front seats are checked for security during the MOT test.

Fuel System
The fuel system is checked during the MOT test for leaks and that the fuel cap fastens and seals securely.

Emissions
The MOT test covers your exhaust emissions, ensuring the vehicle is within the specified guidelines and that the exhaust is complete, secure, without serious leaks and silences effectively.

Bodywork
Vehicle structure and body shell are checked during the MOT test for excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas of the vehicle. Any sharp edge can result in MOT failure.

Doors
The MOT tester will check that the doors open and close correctly and close correctly and that the latch is secure in a closed position. Front doors should open from both inside and outside of the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items like rear seatbelts.

Mirrors
The mirrors on your vehicle are checked during the MOT test for condition and security.

Wheels and Tyres
The nominated MOT tester will check the vehicle's wheels and tyres for a number of key points: the condition, security, tyre size and type and tread depth.

Brakes
The MOT tests the efficiency of the vehicle’s braking performance, condition and operation. Most vehicles are tested on a rolling road brake tester.