Does MOT check for corrosion?
MOT Test of vehicle structure, body condition (corrosion) and security. Corrosion or rust in ‘prescribed’ areas will result in a ‘fail’. The condition of ‘prescribed areas’ for these items is covered under their respective headings.
Can advisories be removed from MOT?
If the tester examining your car has been overzealous in including some items on the advisory list, these items might be removed from the MOT certificate when the car is retested next year. We wouldn’t be overly concerned about the advisory notices affecting the value of the car, though.
What does Advisory mean on MOT?
Advisory notes are provided as part of an MOT. They give notice of things that will eventually need fixing on your car, but are not reasons to fail a test. Advisory notes are given at the discretion of the tester, and vary in importance dependent upon what they are for.
Should I buying a car with MOT advisories?
If you enquired about advisories or looked online at the MoT checker, then the trader would need to be honest about them. But if you bought the car with an MoT, that means it’s legal and roadworthy. Dealer didn’t tell me my car had been repaired after a serious accident.
Should I buy a car with MOT advisories?
Are there any advisories on corrosion on mots?
Because of the age of the cars I’m looking at, many have advisories on recent MOTs including mention of corrosion. I’m inclined not to worry about mention of corrosion to brake disks because these probably should be changed anyway if they have not yet been changed.
Can a MOT tester advise on insignificant corrosion?
The dealer’s right that (some) testers will advise on really insignificant corrosion, but the flip side is that (some) testers will advise on stuff that’s a borderline fail already – in fact, where there’s doubt the inspection procedure specifies that benefit of the doubt should be given and a pass / advise issued rather than a fail.
Do you need an advisory notice for a MOT?
Advisory notices are a non-mandatory part of the MOT and it’s up to the tester to decide whether to advise on an item or not. Some Authorised Examiners may also have their own policy in place for advisories.
What does corroded but not seriously weakened mean?
BTW, corroded but not seriously weakened is not cosmetic, it means there is damage but it’s not bad enough to make the car unsafe. – GdD Apr 2 ’19 at 9:46
What do you need to know about Mot advisory notes?
These notes should be taken seriously so that you can do something about them as soon as you can (and prior to the next MOT). Your tester can issue advisory notes with regards any of the 22 points of the MOT test. Therefore, you could find such a note about your exhaust, steering and suspension, brakes or even your doors/windows.
What happens at the end of a MOT test?
At the end of your MOT test you will be told that your vehicle has either passed or failed. Even if it does pass, because an MOT is a test for basic ‘road-worthiness’, the tester may have identified a number of issues that may need fixing soon but are not serious enough to cause the vehicle to fail its MOT.
When to use a MOT inspection difficulty note?
Inspection difficulties: this note refers to anything that creates problems with inspecting an MOT testable component. Degree of wear: this kind of note is used if an element has only just passed the required standard. It usually applies to elements such as disc pad thickness, steering/suspension joints, etc.
Why do I get an advisory note on my tyres?
One of the most common advisory notes given in this category concerns tyres. This is because there is a legal limit on the tread depth, and there is a chance that the existing tyres may erode beneath that limit before the next MOT is due. The advisory note will probably be a recommendation that your tyres are changed in the near future.