{"id":1231,"date":"2019-01-24T10:44:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T10:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1231"},"modified":"2019-05-08T08:40:09","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:40:09","slug":"mots-have-changed-are-you-up-to-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/mots-have-changed-are-you-up-to-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"The new MOT regulations are now in effect \u2013 get up to speed now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you made any new year resolutions? Many of us have, but despite our best intentions, most of us will fail to completely act on them. In the case of resolving to ensure your motor vehicle is in tip top<\/g> condition, this year it\u2019s essential to stick to your guns. Why? Because 2019 sees the enactment of changes to the MOT, first introduced in May 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Unaware that changes have taken place? You\u2019re at risk of failing your MOT if you don\u2019t get up to speed pronto. With this in mind, the tyre professionals at Asda Tyres have put together this short overview of what you need to know, with special consideration towards tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


There are five key changes taking affect this year, some more important than others, but all essential to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Vehicle defect categories have been updated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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There are now three levels of defect: Dangerous, Major<\/em> or Minor<\/em>. Any defects attributed as Minor<\/em> will pass, but those attributed as either Dangerous<\/em> or Major<\/em> will be an automatic fail \u2013 and that means your vehicle will be unroadworthy in the eyes of the law. For a breakdown of which defects fall into which category, take a look at MOT manuals and special notices.<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


There are much tougher emission standards for diesel vehicles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Cars, SUVs, 4x4s and vans that have a diesel particulate filter (DPF) fitted will be assessed for any “visible smoke of any colour” during their MOT. Vehicles with offending emissions will be classed as having a major fault and incur an automatic MOT fail. At the same time, if the inspection discovers signs of DPF tampering, it\u2019s grounds for failure too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The appearance of the MOT certificate has changed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


2019 sees a change in design of the MOT certificate, and its content. The new version lists all defects, as described under the new categories. This is intended to make the inspection results clearer and easier to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If your vehicle is 40 years old, it may no longer require an MOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Vehicles manufactured before 1960 are already exempt from the MOT, but now all those that have been registered for forty years or longer will \u2013 in the main \u2013 also be exempt. However, there are exceptions. These relate to vehicles that have been \u2018substantially changed\u2019 within the last thirty years. Full government guidance on this matter can be viewed here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Some additional checks have been introduced to the MOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


On top of all existing MOT inspection requirements, additional testing will take place for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


– Brake fluid \u2013 to ensure it has not been contaminated
– Checking that no fluid has leaked (posing a risk to the environment)
– Reversing lights on all vehicles are fully functional
– Brake pad warning lights work, and if any brake pads or discs are missing
– Headlight washers are working (on vehicles which first came into use from 1st September 2009 \u2013 in the case that they are fitted)
– Daytime running lights are operating correctly (on vehicles which first came into use from 1st March 2018)
– Tyres must not be obviously underinflated<\/p>\n\n\n\n


This final addition to the testing process can be easily negated through regularly inspecting your tyres. It would be disappointing to have your vehicle failed because of underinflated tyres, or any other tyre-related issue, but you\u2019d be surprised just how many vehicles do. Incredibly, 10% of all MOT fails are due to defective tyres<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



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Don\u2019t be caught out by defective tyres at your MOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


There are a variety of reasons why tyres are often failed during the MOT. Asda Tyres\u2019 expert team have written about these causes previously, and you can catch up on the reasons here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


– Tread depth<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
– Pressures and inflation<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
– Tyre damage overview<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
– The dangers of fitting part worns<\/g><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n



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New premium tyres keep you safer,<\/g> and help pass the MOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Premium tyres, like those made by award-winning Continental<\/strong><\/a>, not only keep you safer on the road, they also contribute to passing an MOT. As previously outlined, there are many ways that defective tyres can fail an MOT, but if you fit Continental tyres, you can dramatically minimise the chances of this happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


You can find out more about the changes in detail \u2013 and what the testers are looking out for \u2013 at MOT on GOV.UK.<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>


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