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Key Vehicle Components
The MOT test looks at a number of key vehicle components, which depending on the condition of those components, could add up to a fail or a pass. However, the test does not cover the overall condition of the engine, the clutch or the gearbox.
Check out which vehicle components are checked by clicking the dots below.
![MOT hotspots](https://prodonlineuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod-online-uploads/images/hotspots/car.jpg)
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- Tyres, Wheels & TPMs
- Brakes
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- Body/Vehicle Structure and general items
- Body/Vehicle Structure and general items
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- Electrical Wiring and battery
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- Towbar
- Boot and tailgate
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- Horn
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- Fuel system
- Exhaust system
- Exhaust emissions
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- Registration plate
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- Mirrors
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- Lights: front, rear, indicators
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- Windscreen
- Wipers and washers
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- Seatbelt system
- Seats
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- Bonnet
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- Doors
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- Steering and suspension
If you'd like to know more about how you can make sure you're ready for you MOT test, take a look at How to prepare for an MOT.
You don't want to miss anything! Here's the full list of what gets checked:
- Tyres, Wheels & TPMs
- Brakes & Horn
- Reg plate
- Bonnet & Mirrors
- Seats & Seat belt System
- Steering & Suspension
- Windscreen, Wipers & Washers
- Electrical Wiring & Battery
- Tow bar, Boot & Tailgate
- Fuel System, Exhaust System, Exhaust Emissions
- Doors, Body/Vehicle Structure & General Items
- Lights, Front, Rear and Indicators
Everything that gets tested by HiQ during an MOT is in line with the DVSA’s MOT inspection manual, which explains in more detail:
- Every item that is tested
- How the MOT Tester will check each component
- Example reasons why components can be failed