Mitsubishi MOT and MOT Protection

Book a Mitsubishi MOT at Drive In Autocentres and Protect against up to £750 of MOT costs with MOT Protection for just £10, and you can set it up from home with our easy online service.

Mitsubishi MOT Protection?

We know your car’s MOT test day can be a bit nerve-wracking as you wait to find out if any extra repair work needs to be done. Our MOT protection can put your mind at rest, by covering you for up to £750 of repairs.

For a premium of just £10 you can take out the policy as long as there’s at least three months to go before the MOT is due. If your car fails the MOT, Mitsubishi-trained technicians will carry out the necessary repairs using state-of-the-art equipment and approved Mitsubishi parts. MOT Protection offers cover for repairs on lighting equipment, steering and suspension, brakes, seatbelts and general repairs, such as mirrors and windscreen wipers.

In order to qualify for the cover, owners simply need to have their vehicle MOT carried out at an authorised Mitsubishi dealership and maintain their vehicle in line with the manufacturer’s servicing schedule.

Minute or two checklist

Before you take your vehicle for its annual MOT test, the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers) recommend that you carry out a few quick and easy visual checks to give your car the best chance of passing the test – saving you time and money.

If you do find any faults that you’re unable to easily rectify yourself, it’s advisable to notify your Mitsubishi dealer in advance so they can complete the work required before the test is carried out. Identifying the work before an MOT test will allow the problems to be rectified, so the car will be far more likely to pass its MOT test first time around.

Headlights & indicators

Check that all of your car’s lights function properly – headlights, sidelights, rear lights, hazard lights and indicators.

Number plate

Make sure that the number plate is clean and legible – even a quick wipe with a cloth can make a difference. The font and spacing of letters must also comply with legal requirements to be passed by the MOT station.

Horn

Give a short blast of the horn – if it doesn’t work, your Mitsubishi dealer will need to repair or replace it.

Windscreen wipers

Make sure your wipers are able to keep your windscreen clean – any tears or holes in the wiper rubber can be an MOT fail.

Seats & seatbelts

The driver’s seat should adjust forwards and backwards and all seatbelts should be in good, working order. Test movement of the seat and inspect the seatbelt’s full length for damage. Tug sharply on all seatbelts to check that they react as they’re supposed to if you have to brake severely.

Fuel and engine oil

Make sure your car is filled with enough fuel and engine oil – you can be turned away from the MOT without suitable levels of either, both of which are required when running the car to test its emissions levels. If you are unsure about the type of oil that should be used, ask your Mitsubishi dealer. Note: When checking fluid levels and handling parts that could be become hot to the touch (e.g. bulbs), it’s always best to ensure that the vehicle has had an opportunity to cool down fully.

Wheels and tyres

Check that wheels and tyres are undamaged. The minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.6mm and any tyres with less than this will be marked as an MOT ‘fail’ (though it’s recommended that tyres are changed when tread reaches 3mm). If you’re in doubt about how much tread is left on a tyre, your Mitsubishi dealer can check for you. The dealer can also advise on the type of tyre that is right for your car if a replacement is required.

Windscreen

Check the view out of the front of the car for damage – any damage larger than 40mm will cause a ‘fail’, as will any damage wider than 10mm in the ‘swept’ area of the windscreen in front of the driver.

Screenwash

Top up the washer bottle before taking the car in for a test – something as simple as an empty container can cause an MOT fail.

Brake lights

Press the brake pedal and ask a friend to check that the rear brake lights come on – including any supplementary brake strip light. Alternatively, carefully reverse up to a reflective surface and look behind to see for yourself.