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Changes to the MoT test that came in to effect in January 2012


List of New Testable Components

Headlamp levelling and cleaning devices when fitted for HID or LED headlamps

Main beam ‘tell-tale’

Battery (including batteries for electric or hybrid vehicles)

Electrical wiring and connectors

Trailer electrical socket security and damage

Operation of 13-pin trailer electrical sockets using an approved trailer socket tester**

Operation of the steering lock (where fitted) including that malfunction warning is not displayed for an electronic steering lock

Electronic power steering malfunction warning indicating a fault

Electronic parking brake control and malfunction indicator lamp

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) components, including the switch (if fitted) and malfunction warning

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or inoperative

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

SRS components including airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, seat belt load limiters and SRS malfunction warning lamp

Engine mountings

Speedometer

** We have purchased an approved socket tester to ensure compliance.