In terms of what constitutes a pass or fail, the new defect categories won’t have any real effect (unless you drive a diesel model - see below). A fail in a specific test area before the changes is still be a fail since 20th May, the main difference is that a failed component will now be classified as major or dangerous depending on its condition. In both cases the fault should be fixed immediately in order to obtain a new MOT test certificate, but if the fault is classed as Dangerous the vehicle should not be driven at all until rectified. The new measures are intended to highlight to drivers the most urgent problems and the safety risks they pose.
Changes For Diesel Owners
As well as the change in MOT fault classification, the MOT test is also much stricter for owners of diesel vehicles. All petrol and diesel cars must complete an emissions test in order to pass their MOT. That is, the amount of dangerous pollutants that the vehicle produces and expels from the exhaust such as carbon monoxide is measured and should not surpass the limit set by the DVSA. The limit for diesel vehicles is lowered from 20th May meaning the test is stricter and harder to pass for older vehicles where the exhaust system may not be as effective. In addition, vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter are scrutinised more closely and if smoke of any colour is emitted, the vehicle will be issued a Major fault, and consequently a MOT fail.
This is the latest in a series of steps by the Government to discourage drivers from buying new or used diesel vehicles. In the Autumn budget, it was announced that anyone buying a new diesel car from April this year will face a tax hike and be charged as if the vehicle was in the next tax band for the first year. This could add anything from £15 to £500 on to your road tax bill in the first year. So, be mindful if you are planning to buy a new or used diesel vehicle soon, you may be hit hard in the pocket trying to keep it on the road.
Many Autos operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting from, we need to be able to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work car park / parking space, or if in a residential area, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you could bear this in mind when booking to use our free Collection and delivery service
Changes For Diesel Owners
As well as the change in MOT fault classification, the MOT test is also much stricter for owners of diesel vehicles. All petrol and diesel cars must complete an emissions test in order to pass their MOT. That is, the amount of dangerous pollutants that the vehicle produces and expels from the exhaust such as carbon monoxide is measured and should not surpass the limit set by the DVSA. The limit for diesel vehicles is lowered from 20th May meaning the test is stricter and harder to pass for older vehicles where the exhaust system may not be as effective. In addition, vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter are scrutinised more closely and if smoke of any colour is emitted, the vehicle will be issued a Major fault, and consequently a MOT fail.
This is the latest in a series of steps by the Government to discourage drivers from buying new or used diesel vehicles. In the Autumn budget, it was announced that anyone buying a new diesel car from April this year will face a tax hike and be charged as if the vehicle was in the next tax band for the first year. This could add anything from £15 to £500 on to your road tax bill in the first year. So, be mindful if you are planning to buy a new or used diesel vehicle soon, you may be hit hard in the pocket trying to keep it on the road.
Many Autos operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting from, we need to be able to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work car park / parking space, or if in a residential area, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you could bear this in mind when booking to use our free Collection and delivery service
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