2012 Mot

[PaulinhoT]

A few months ago there was some posts doing the forum rounds about the new 2012 MOT test, and what was changing, 99% of it was rubbish. Anyway, I thought I would say that this week the new tests were posted online, and I've had a little look at work and it's not all doom and gloom.

Yes it's a lot stricter, but most of it is to do with ESP or ESC..

I will try and put some of it up asap for you all.

[Aidan-]

Thanks Paul my honey up for MOT in november ,when do'es mot change's take effect.

[Red Yaris 54]

The details of the 2012 MOT changes were published in last weeks Auto Express

[jirehn]

Thanks for this great post,I will wait for the next.

[PaulinhoT]

As promised here are some of the changes being brought in on the Ministry of Transport test (M.O.T) form the 1st of November 2012.

• Brake Fluid Warning Lights
  
• Condition of all visible wiring
  
• Catalytic Converter
  
• Condition of Battery
  
• Electronic seat adjustment motor
  
• Electronic parking brake
  
• Electronic stability control
  
• High Intensity Discharge headlamps (HIDs)
  
• Power Steering
  
• Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
  
• Trailer/Caravan electrical socket
  
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
  
• Airbags
  

There is talk of the test going up, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

[Aidan-]

Trailer/Caravan electrical socket listening to the local radio today and they where talking about bring in a test for car trailers and caravans, any body else hear anything about such a test.

[acetip]

Trailer/Caravan electrical socket listening to the local radio today and they where talking about bring in a test for car trailers and caravans, any body else hear anything about such a test.

And so they should.they use the roads same as cars,vans,lorries etc.If unfit to be on the road,then they should be taken off.

I say this as an ex caravan owner.

[Aidan-]

Trailer/Caravan electrical socket listening to the local radio today and they where talking about bring in a test for car trailers and caravans, any body else hear anything about such a test.

And so they should.they use the roads same as cars,vans,lorries etc.If unfit to be on the road,then they should be taken off.

I say this as an ex caravan owner.

Never said they shouldn't, i have both and think this would be a good thing all you have to do is go to your local council amenity site and you'll understand why they are talking of such a test.