What's needed on the day of your MOT and service
Almost half of all MOT failures are caused by simple issues that could have been fixed beforehand.
Spending a few minutes checking your car before the test can make the difference between a pass and a fail. Our engineering experts highlight 12 easy pre‑MOT checks in the video above.
These include:
- Handbrake
- Seats and seatbelts
- Steering wheels
- Brake fluid levels
- Wingmirrors
- Windscreen
- Wiper blades and washer fluid
- Horn
- Number plate
- Check external lights
- Car tyres & tread depth
- Exhaust system
What to bring with you on the day of your MOT and service
You can't fail a Car Service, but there are a few things you'll need to bring with you to make sure your Service goes smoothly. We’ve listed these below.
1. Alloy wheel keys or locking nuts
Many cars have locking wheel nuts to protect alloy wheels from theft.
As part of your vehicle service, our technicians need to remove your wheels to inspect your steering and suspension, so please bring your locking wheel nut key with you so our team can do this.
2. An empty boot
Your spare tyre is usually stored under the boot floor. To check its condition and tread depth, we’ll need clear access, so remove luggage, prams, tools, and any heavy items before you arrive at the garage.
3. Your service book
As part of your Service, your car will go through dozens of checks to ensure it is both safe and roadworthy. Even our Interim Service includes over 50 checks of your car's vital components.
Your service book tells our technicians when key components were last replaced, such as:
- Spark plugs
- Brake fluid
- Cabin (pollen) filters
Bringing it ensures we can accurately assess what your car needs. Once your service is complete, we’ll stamp your service book and provide receipts and invoices for the work we’ve carried out. Many modern cars also have their service history stored digitally in the vehicle’s computer.
4. A valid MOT certificate
Your car must have a valid MOT for us to complete the service, as it includes a road test. If your MOT has expired, we won’t be able to carry out the work.
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