MOT Peterborough

Peterborough’s Premier MOT and Service Centre

At PMT Auto & Tyre Solutions, we specialize in providing top-notch car services and MOT Peterborough. Our commitment to excellence ensures that your vehicle is assessed thoroughly to meet all the safety and environmental standards set forth by the Ministry of Transport.

Our certified technicians are well-trained to conduct MOTs using state-of-the-art equipment. We aim to deliver accurate, fast, and reliable services.

In addition to MOTs, we offer a wide range of auto services. From minor repairs to major fixes, we can deal with everything.

Your search for a ‘service centre near me’ ends at our garage. Based in Peterborough, we are the first choice for customers looking for a premium auto repair service.

Our service booking process is easy and convenient for the users. To schedule an appointment, click on the service booking option, select your preferred service, and choose a suitable date and time. Now you are ready to experience quality services from our team of professionals.

We prioritise customer satisfaction, and our honest pricing and transparency in work have made our clients choose us for a variety of car-related needs.

Once your car has completed 3 years since its registration, it must pass a MOT test Peterborough every year. It was introduced in 1960 and has undergone several changes since then.

This test checks if your car meets road safety and environmental standards. It is illegal to drive a car on public roads without a valid MOT Peterborough certificate.

If you are searching for a reliable and authorised MOT centre Peterborough, PMT Auto & Tyre Solutions is the conclusion of your search. Our experts follow all the measures and guidelines of the test carefully.

What are Class IV vehicles?

Class 4 vehicles are identified as smaller commercial vehicles with a weight of up to 3,000 kg. It includes three-wheeled vehicles with more than 450 kg of unladen weight, taxis, private hire cars, twelve-seater ambulances, motor caravans, goods vehicles, and campervans.

Checks performed:

During our MOT Peterborough, many checks are performed, here are some of them:

Registration plates: They must not lose or damaged and the font and spacing of the characters must follow the legal guidelines.

Steering: The condition of the steering wheel, bolts, clamps, and joints. Power steering will be tested with the running engine.

Seats and seatbelts: Seat belts should retract and expand smoothly.

Exhaust system and emissions: The exhaust system is checked thoroughly, and an emission test is carried out.

Lights: Operation of all the lights, including headlights, taillights, indicators, hazard lights, and fog lights.

Suspension: The suspension system components like the shock absorbers etc. are inspected for corrosion and wear.

Tyres: They will be checked for cuts, bulges, and tread depth. The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm.

As mentioned, these are only a few parts that are checked during an MOT Peterborough. You can find the exact list of check points on the government website.

Minor Reasons behind the failure of MOT

At our MOT centre Peterborough, almost two out of five vehicles failed for the first time due to some minor faults that could have been easily fixed by the owner prior to the test.

Here are some of the reasons why your vehicle might not pass an MOT:

• There could be some possibility that the screen wash in your vehicle needs to be topped up. This basic task takes minutes, so avoid getting caught up in it.
• Your vehicle might fail the MOT test Peterborough if it is cluttered and full of dirt. Try to clear the dirt from the boot and cabin and wipe the windows and mirrors before bringing your vehicle for the test.
• Registration plate issues with your vehicle could cause you to fail the MOT. For instance, the registration plate is completely missing, has the incorrect style of face or spacing, or is dirty. If your vehicle has a personalised plate, then make sure it complies with the DVSA rules.
• Any sticker on the windscreen blocking the driver’s view could cause your vehicle to fail the MOT. Make sure anything on the windscreen is away from the wiper’s sweep area.

VT20 and VT30

Depending on the test results, we either issue a VT20 (pass) or VT30 (fail) certificate.

Dangerous or major faults

Your car will fail the test, and you will not be allowed to drive it until the necessary repairs have been done and a partial re-test has been carried out.

On the VT30 all faults will be explained.

No- or Minor faults

Your car will pass the test and you will receive a VT20. In case minor faults were found, you will receive a so-called advisory note. The faults mentioned should be rectified as soon as possible.

Visit our website to book your MOT Peterborough test or service. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at 01733 512225 or drop by our center. Trust us to keep your vehicle running smoothly – after all, we’re not just servicing cars, we’re serving you, our community. You can find us at - Padholme Road East, PE1 5XL, UK

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