a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes

Ministry of Transport, who among other things supervise the annual testing of motor vehicles MSA - Motor Schools Association

Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transport Test - A roadworthyness test carried out on all cars over three years old annually

The MOT certificate shows that a vehicle has passed an annual roadworthiness check. It is compulsory for any vehicle three years old and over to have a valid MOT. Without it, you may not be covered by your insurer. All the MOT tells you is that a vehicle was in a fit condition to pass a test when presented for inspection on a particular day. It is no substitute for an independent inspection. Also, tens of thousands of blank MOT certificates are stolen each year, and are used to mislead purchasers about the status and condition of vehicles. The HPI used car history check includes information from the Vehicle Inspectorate's database to help you ensure you are not sold a 'dud'. As of October 2005, all MOT serial numbers will be issued as twelve digit numbers, which will not require validation.

The MOT Certificate shows that a vehicle has passed an annual roadworthiness check. It is an important document because it is sometimes the only indication of condition available on an older vehicle. It is also compulsory for any vehicle three years old and over to have a valid MOT, and without it you may not be covered by your insurer. However, it is no substitute for an independent inspection. Also, tens of thousands of blank MOT Certificates are stolen each year, and are used to mislead purchasers about the status and condition of vehicles.