Check

What to look for:

Vehicle position

Make sure the vehicle is sitting square to the road, which shows that all tyres have equal pressure.
If it isn't, you will need to check the pressure in your tyres.

Vehicle body

There should be no obvious damage to the vehicle body that could be considered dangerous. Small dents are acceptable.

Tyres and wheels

The tyre tread depth must be at least 1.6 millimetres. Tyres should be undamaged.

Indicators and brake lights

Should work. If your vehicle has a high-mounted stop light, then that must also work.

Headlights

Should work on both high and low beams.

Windscreen wipers

Should work effectively.

Mirrors

Should be in the correct position for you to see behind you when sitting in the driver's seat.

Horn

Should work.

Safety belts

Should work and shouldn't be frayed or damaged.

Tax Disc

Must be current and displayed on the lower left-hand corner of the windscreen.

MOT certificate

Must be current.

Motor insurance

You have to have motor insurance before you can drive your vehicle in a public place. Motor insurance protects you, your vehicle and other motorists against liability in the event of any accident. It provides financial compensation to cover any injuries caused to people or their property.