Guidance
Testing advice for specific vehicles: guidance for MOT testers
What MOT testers need to know about how to test certain makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information).
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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The MOT inspection manuals for cars and passenger vehicles and motorcycles set out the processes and standards for the MOT test.
This guide contains advice on how to test specific makes and models of vehicles (previously called vehicle specific information) that is not in the MOT inspection manuals.
Updates to this page
Published 11 June 2025
Last updated 3 November 2025
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Updated the electronic parking brake testing advice for Kia Sorento and Sportage four-wheel drive models. Added new content about the Aston Martin Valkyrie – you must decline the test and advise the customer to contact Aston Martin Lagonda Client Services to arrange an MOT test.
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