MOT tester annual assessment: sample questions
Updated 8 February 2023
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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These are examples of the kinds of multiple choice questions you’ll be asked in an annual assessment.
1. Assessment of tyres and wheels for classes 4 and 7
1.1 A 4-wheeled passenger carrying vehicle with less than 8 passenger seats, first used on 1 January 2010 has the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning lamp indicating a system malfunction. Do you?
| Option | Answer |
|---|---|
| A | Issue a pass |
| B | Select Major |
| C | Abandon the test |
| D | Refuse to test the vehicle |
2. Body and structure (including security) for classes 1 and 2
2.1 A motorcycle you’re testing has an insecure rider’s seat. What is your decision?
| Option | Answer |
|---|---|
| A | Issue a pass |
| B | Select Dangerous |
| C | Issue a pass and advisory |
| D | Ignore the defect as it’s a non-testable item |
3. Assessment of tyres and wheels for classes 4 and 7
3.1 While testing a goods vehicle with a Design Gross Vehicle weight of 3,000kg you notice that one of the tyres is marked with a speed rating of D. Do you?
| Option | Answer |
|---|---|
| A | Abort the test |
| B | Issue a pass |
| C | Select Major |
| D | Check the speed rating is the same on all the tyres |
4. Corrosion assessment (including assessment of brake pipes)
4.1 While examining a lower seat belt anchorage point, you find that an area of corrosion within 30cm of the mounting point has been repaired using fiberglass. There is movement at the anchorage. Do you?
| Option | Answer |
|---|---|
| A | Issue a pass |
| B | Use the corrosion assessment tool to assess the repair |
| C | Select Dangerous |
| D | Issue a pass with advisory |
5. Assessment of tyre and wheels for classes 1 and 2
5.1 You find that the front tyre tread depth on a 50cc motorcycle you are testing is below 1mm. However, the tread pattern is clearly visible around the entire circumference and across the whole breadth of the tread. Do you?
| Option | Answer |
|---|---|
| A | Select Major |
| B | Refuse to test the vehicle |
| C | Measure the tread depth with a gauge |
| D | Issue a pass with advisory |
6. Correct answers
| Question | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | A - Issue a pass |
| Question 2 | B - Select Dangerous |
| Question 3 | B - Issue a pass |
| Question 4 | C - Select Dangerous |
| Question 5 | D - Issue a pass with advisory |