MOT in Summertown, Oxford

Book online now for MOT in Summertown, with Spannerworks in Oxford

Your MOT should not be seen as an inconvenience but as an essential aspect of the safety checks on your vehicle as problems will often be spotted before they become a major issue.
Booking your MOT in Summertown at Spannerworks couldn’t be simpler. Just enter your registration no in the box above, select the date and time that suits you best and then just turn up; no payment will be taken until the test has been completed. You can also request that we send you a reminder next year for when your MOT is due.
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When do I need an MOT and what is checked?

UK law states that a vehicle has to have an MOT test 3 years after the date of 1st registration followed by an annual inspection. The MOT is an annual safety check to make sure that the vehicle meets the minimum standards for safety and road worthiness. Here are a few simple Pre MOT Checks that you can carry out to avoid your vehicle failing for easily fixed reasons.

The following is an example of some of the items that are checked during an MOT:

  • Lighting and Signalling Equipment (Inc fog lamps & reversing lights)
  • Steering (including suspension)
  • Brakes
  • Tyres and Road Wheels
  • Seat Belts
  • Body, Structure and General Items
  • Exhaust, Fuel and Emission
  • Drivers View of the Road
  • Bumpers
  • Noise suppression material
  • Undertray security
  • Emission control equipment
  • Engine malfunction indicator lamp
  • Diesel particulate filter (DPF) tampering
  • Fluid leaks - engine, transmission and so on

If you have any questions about the MOT then please call Spannerworks located in the centre of Oxford on 01865 241180 or send us an email.