MOT Tester Entry Requirements

Please tick ALL the statements that apply to you:

I have minimum 4 years’ experience working on class of vehicles I wish to test

I hold a current and full UK Driving License in the class of vehicles I wish to test

I have No ‘unspent’ convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT Testing Scheme or the motor trade, or involving acts of violence or intimidation

I have good written and verbal communication skills in English

Based on the statements below, how would you rate your skills with vehicle electrics?

I fully understand resistance, open circuit and short circuit, relating to a wiring fault on a vehicle. I am confident in using a wiring diagram and competent using a multimeter on all settings.

I do not understand resistance, open circuit and short circuit, relating to a wiring fault on a vehicle. I have some knowledge of using multimeter functions.

I have only basic electrical experience checking for voltage on a vehicle circuit, along with basic tasks such as changing bulbs and fuses.

I have no experience with vehicle electrics

Based on the statements below, how would you rate your skills with vehicle brakes?

I am confident at inspecting brake system components and am confident in using a micrometer and DTI gauge to measure components, and record and interpret measurements accurately.

I am confident at inspecting brake system components but have no experience in using a micrometer to measure components or to record and interpret measurements accurately.

I am not confident at inspecting brake system components and am confident in using a micrometer and DTI gauge to measure components, and record and interpret measurements accurately.

I have no experience at inspecting and diagnosing faults on the braking system.

Based on the statements below, how would you rate your skills with steering, suspension, wheels and tyres?

I am confident at inspecting steering, suspension, wheels and tyre components, recording and interpreting measurements and component system faults correctly.

I am confident at inspecting steering, suspension, wheels and tyre components, but have no experience in recording and interpreting measurements and component system faults correctly.

I am only confident with tyres and tracking.

I have no experience in inspecting steering, suspension, wheels and tyres.

Based on the statements below, how would you rate your skills with vehicle emissions?

I am fully experienced with a scan tool reading live data. Along with the use of an oscilloscope and can accurately understand emission gas analyser data, and am able to confidently and accurately interpret above data.

I am confident at using a scan tool to interpret engine management components live data. Along with competency in reading and interpreting live emission data on an emission gas analyser.

I am confident at using a scan tool to interpret engine management components live data. But have no experience with live emission data from and emission gas analyser.

I have no experience with a scan tool or an emission gas analyser.

Based on the statements below where would you say your knowledge base is for the level 3 online exam?

My knowledge base is level 3 including all the areas mentioned plus hybrid and air conditioning.

My knowledge base is level 3 but I will need to study all the areas mentioned plus hybrid and air conditioning before I take the exam

My knowledge base is basic level 2.

I have little to no knowledge base on automotive systems for a level 3 exam.

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