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Tue 12 Feb 2008 18:24

General question - MOT Test requirements - catalyst2

Does the MOT test check the spare tyre's tread? If so, was this the case a year ago.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/02/2008 at 19:21

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Tue 12 Feb 2008 19:24

General question - MOT Test requirements - Dynamic Dave

www.motuk.co.uk/manual_410.htm

Tyres
This inspection applies to:-
Tyres fitted to the road wheels only. The vehicle presenter should be informed when it is noticed that there is a defective tyre on a spare wheel.

So yes, it's checked, but the car can't be given a fail if it's defective. Been that way since I started driving (over 20 years)

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/02/2008 at 19:25

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Tue 12 Feb 2008 19:36

General question - MOT Test requirements - yorkiebar

Its only checked even then when its on view , ie slung in a cage below the vehicle. If it is contained in a well in the boot its not even looked at.

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Wed 13 Feb 2008 18:30

General question - MOT Test requirements - catalyst2

Thanks DD and Yorkie, very useful.

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