If your MOT is coming up and you’d rather not be caught out by a fail, a pre MOT inspection at MH Auto Repair Centre checks your vehicle against the same areas an MOT tester looks at, so any problems can be sorted before test day. We’re based in Perivale, Greenford, and cover the surrounding West London area.
Message us on WhatsApp with your vehicle details and MOT due date, and we’ll book your pre-MOT check in.
What Is a Pre MOT Inspection?
A pre MOT inspection is a check carried out before your actual MOT test, covering the same categories a tester assesses — brakes, tyres, suspension, lights, steering, corrosion and visibility. The aim is to identify anything that would fail or receive an advisory in advance, so it can be repaired on your own schedule rather than discovered on test day. It’s one of the checks available as part of our wider MOT services.
It’s particularly useful if your car is getting older, if a previous MOT carried advisories you haven’t addressed, or if you’ve noticed anything unusual and want it looked at before booking the test.
When You Might Want a Pre MOT Vehicle Check
A pre-MOT check makes sense in a few common situations:
- Your last MOT had advisories you haven’t had looked at since
- The vehicle is older or has higher mileage and hasn’t had a recent inspection
- You’ve noticed a warning light, unusual noise, or a change in how the car drives
- You’re planning to sell the vehicle and want to know its condition first
- You’d simply rather know about any issues in advance than risk a fail on the day
What We Check During a Pre MOT Inspection
Our team works through the main categories that commonly cause MOT failures and advisories:
- Brakes — pad and disc wear, and balance between brakes on the same axle
- Tyres — tread depth, damage and general condition
- Suspension — shock absorbers, springs, joints and bushes
- Steering — play and wear in steering components
- Lights and electrics — headlights, indicators, brake lights and number plate lights
- Corrosion and structural condition — rust or damage affecting bodywork, chassis or sills
- Visibility — windscreen condition and wiper blades
This is a health check carried out by our team, not the official DVSA test itself, but it covers the areas most likely to catch drivers out.
Is a Pre MOT Inspection the Same as a Free MOT Check?
Not quite. MH Auto Repair Centre offers a free vehicle inspection, which can be used as a free MOT check in the sense that it’s a genuine, no-cost look at your vehicle before you book the actual test. It isn’t a substitute for the official MOT and doesn’t produce a pass or fail certificate — it’s simply a practical way to find out where you stand before test day, at no cost to you.
What Happens If We Find a Problem
If the inspection turns up anything that would likely fail or attract an advisory, we’ll talk you through what’s involved and provide a quote before doing any work. Our MOT repairs service covers the fix, whether that’s a single item or a combination of issues, so you can go into your MOT with everything already sorted.
Repair times vary depending on what’s needed. Some jobs may take around 3–5 days, and the workshop will advise once your vehicle has been inspected.
Why Choose MH Auto Repair Centre for a Pre MOT Inspection
We’re a family-run local workshop in Perivale, Greenford, and our technicians bring around six years of relevant experience to every job. The pre-MOT check is part of our free vehicle inspection, so there’s no cost to find out where your vehicle stands, and if repairs are needed, they come with a six-month warranty and competitive pricing. A replacement vehicle may be available where applicable — just ask the team when you get in touch.
Pre MOT Inspection FAQs
What is a pre MOT inspection?
A pre MOT inspection is a check of your vehicle against the same areas assessed during an MOT test — brakes, tyres, suspension, lights, steering and general condition — carried out before you book the actual test, so any problems can be fixed in advance.
Is the pre-MOT check free?
Yes. It’s carried out as part of MH Auto Repair Centre’s free vehicle inspection. It isn’t the official DVSA MOT test and doesn’t issue a pass or fail certificate, but it’s a genuine, no-cost way to check your vehicle’s condition before your MOT.
What does MH Auto Repair Centre check during a pre-MOT inspection?
We work through the categories that most commonly cause MOT failures and advisories, including brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, lights and electrics, corrosion, and visibility.
What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
We’ll explain what’s been found and provide a quote before starting any work. If you’d like us to carry out the repair, our MOT repairs service covers everything from a single item to a full list of advisories.
When should I book a pre-MOT inspection?
It’s worth booking one whenever you’d rather know about potential issues before your MOT rather than risk a fail on the day — particularly if your last MOT had advisories, your vehicle is older, or you’ve noticed anything unusual with how it drives.
Will a pre-MOT check guarantee my car passes its MOT?
No inspection can guarantee a pass, since the official test is carried out independently by a DVSA-authorised tester. What a pre-MOT check does is reduce the chance of surprises, by identifying and letting you fix the issues most likely to cause a fail beforehand.
Book Your Pre MOT Inspection
Send your vehicle details and MOT due date over on WhatsApp, and we’ll get your free pre-MOT inspection booked in before test day. Prefer another way to reach us? Visit our contact page.
