When I lived in Aussie, the procedure was known as a roadworthy certificate, and was the same thing as the tax disc. i.e. you take it to the test station and if it passes they stick a plastic sticker in your windscreen. The sticker was a once only thing that was impossible to remove in one piece. presumably to prevent them being transferred to other vehicles.
MOT's Every Two Years??? A Recipe For Disaster??
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The above post re Aus and mot got me thiking and thought what other countries did. Below is info on a few
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The annual MOT test is a legal requirement in the UK to assess the safety and roadworthiness of a vehicle, but what about in other countries around the world? There are a number of equivalent tests around the world which have both similarities and differences. Keep reading for all that you need to know.
The MOT - UK
Starting with the MOT, this is an annual test in the UK and a legal requirement for vehicles over 3 years old. The MOT check involves many tests on your car, including the brakes, fuel system, lights, mirrors exhaust and windscreen wipers. Cars need to have a valid MOT at all times and if your car fails you will need to pay for repairs and have it tested again, which is why motorists always need to get their car ready for the test.
JCI Inspection - Japan
The Japanese equivalent is the JCI inspection or "shaken" as it is more commonly known. The key difference is that it is less frequent with new cars requiring the inspection every 3 years and then every 2 years thereafter.
Safety Certificate - Australia
The Australian system is quite different and varies between state and territory. In most cases, a safety certificate is required when a car is being sold, over a certain age or has been written off.
Variations - The USA
The USA varies state by state but there are only 15 states that have a periodic safety inspection program. Many states have a Smog Check, which is a biennial check testing a vehicle's excessive emissions are in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Controle Technique - France
In France, they have a roadworthiness test for vehicles over the age of 4 with a certificate that lasts 2 years. This is called Controle Technique and is a similar test to the MOT.
Hauptuntersuchung - Germany
The German system is similar to the UK MOT with the Hauptuntersuchung (HU) program. The test can only be done at authorized centers and, like France, must be completed every two years - punishment may include both a fine and points on your license.
ITV - Spain
The ITV roadworthiness inspection in Spain involves cars over the age of 4 being tested every two years until the age of 10, after which are tested annually. This test is similar to the MOT in that it covers just about every feature of the car and repairs must be made before the ITV is issued.
Full article here
https://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mot-test-equivalents-around-the-world/131943/
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I'm still for the yearly test
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The annual MOT test is a legal requirement in the UK to assess the safety and roadworthiness of a vehicle, but what about in other countries around the world? There are a number of equivalent tests around the world which have both similarities and differences. Keep reading for all that you need to know.
The MOT - UK
Starting with the MOT, this is an annual test in the UK and a legal requirement for vehicles over 3 years old. The MOT check involves many tests on your car, including the brakes, fuel system, lights, mirrors exhaust and windscreen wipers. Cars need to have a valid MOT at all times and if your car fails you will need to pay for repairs and have it tested again, which is why motorists always need to get their car ready for the test.
JCI Inspection - Japan
The Japanese equivalent is the JCI inspection or "shaken" as it is more commonly known. The key difference is that it is less frequent with new cars requiring the inspection every 3 years and then every 2 years thereafter.
Safety Certificate - Australia
The Australian system is quite different and varies between state and territory. In most cases, a safety certificate is required when a car is being sold, over a certain age or has been written off.
Variations - The USA
The USA varies state by state but there are only 15 states that have a periodic safety inspection program. Many states have a Smog Check, which is a biennial check testing a vehicle's excessive emissions are in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Controle Technique - France
In France, they have a roadworthiness test for vehicles over the age of 4 with a certificate that lasts 2 years. This is called Controle Technique and is a similar test to the MOT.
Hauptuntersuchung - Germany
The German system is similar to the UK MOT with the Hauptuntersuchung (HU) program. The test can only be done at authorized centers and, like France, must be completed every two years - punishment may include both a fine and points on your license.
ITV - Spain
The ITV roadworthiness inspection in Spain involves cars over the age of 4 being tested every two years until the age of 10, after which are tested annually. This test is similar to the MOT in that it covers just about every feature of the car and repairs must be made before the ITV is issued.
Full article here
https://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mot-test-equivalents-around-the-world/131943/
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I'm still for the yearly test
And environmental standards. If you can't get the first example right, how are we to believe the rest of your cut 'n' paste job from untrustworthy links?
I was chatting to an ex-work mate and his car failed its first mot on brakes/worn pads/discs, headlight, worn wipers and leaky exhaust (little hole via road damage) and some suspension cover torn. He talked about buying an MOT warranty. I said to him he needs to be careful as no warranty will cover wear and tear so most likely the bulb, wiper blades, hole in the exhaust or the torn rubber won't be included. I may be wrong but that is my take on it.
He siad his cars only covered 24k over the 3 years and I thought, what's that got to do with it, IE if people run their wipers over frost they get damaged and something hitting the exhaust can be bad luck as well as the bulb. Just shows that cars should be mot's from year one especially those doing more than x miles.
People don't like spending money o mot's but they are vital in order to keep a safe car. Sadly, I've met people at work that have bought a used car and it has gone wrong and they cite "it had a new mot" and I think, omg, this person is responsible for driving a car.
The link I posted earlier states france mot's their cars at 4 years then 2 years thereafter. I wonder how that works out and possibly our gov got that idea from the french.
He siad his cars only covered 24k over the 3 years and I thought, what's that got to do with it, IE if people run their wipers over frost they get damaged and something hitting the exhaust can be bad luck as well as the bulb. Just shows that cars should be mot's from year one especially those doing more than x miles.
People don't like spending money o mot's but they are vital in order to keep a safe car. Sadly, I've met people at work that have bought a used car and it has gone wrong and they cite "it had a new mot" and I think, omg, this person is responsible for driving a car.
The link I posted earlier states france mot's their cars at 4 years then 2 years thereafter. I wonder how that works out and possibly our gov got that idea from the french.
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One time of day you could build a car in yer back garden ( kit )
pop down the local garage and get an mot reg said car and bobs yer uncle on the road
done it
than the pencil pushers and paper shufflers decided they now need a super MOT
ref SVA inspection at 500 (?) odd squid
what a caper that is
mind you it’s very very difficult to build yer own car in Europe and get it on the road
all this EU ball cocks
UK was exempt when we were in the EU
The UK has more specialist low volume car manus than probably the rest of the world combined
?????? may be ???
pop down the local garage and get an mot reg said car and bobs yer uncle on the road
done it
than the pencil pushers and paper shufflers decided they now need a super MOT
ref SVA inspection at 500 (?) odd squid
what a caper that is
mind you it’s very very difficult to build yer own car in Europe and get it on the road
all this EU ball cocks
UK was exempt when we were in the EU
The UK has more specialist low volume car manus than probably the rest of the world combined
?????? may be ???
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I watch Wheel Dealers New Cars they often bang on about the new car mot/SVA I think like you said. But they never mention the 500 quid. Shows a bit of a con as they don't take into account the advertising costs and the travel/collections etc.
SVA is the way forward otherwise there would be many more dangerous objects o the roads.
SVA is the way forward otherwise there would be many more dangerous objects o the roads.
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Do you really need an MOT to tell you that your wipers are worn or a bulb isn't working? An MOT tells you it has met some minimum standards at the time it was tested, nothing more. It could pass one day and fail the next.
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It's the little things, like this one, that helps you to lose any & all respect of anyone who matters.
You really must learn how to live out your fantasy life on t'internets without resorting to nonsense like this.
Lol. You are totally clueless. You don't even know what an SVA is! It's NOTHING to do with the condition of the vehicle. I don't think they even call it the SVA anymore.
yes think it’s called IVA now
Thanks
The new car wheel dealers this week bought a car/trike and got its iva and sold it for a big profit.
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In Luxembourg? Didn't know it was so popular...
Turn up for an IVA test in say a kit
Car cobra
It can actually be driven to the test centre
don’t put a wind screen on it for the test
which than means you don’t need wipers
Screen washing system
Demi sting
so it cannot be tested
get yer IVA than put em on after
Car cobra
It can actually be driven to the test centre
don’t put a wind screen on it for the test
which than means you don’t need wipers
Screen washing system
Demi sting
so it cannot be tested
get yer IVA than put em on after
Turn up for an IVA test in say a kit
Car cobra
It can actually be driven to the test centre
don’t put a wind screen on it for the test
which than means you don’t need wipers
Screen washing system
Demi sting
so it cannot be tested
get yer IVA than put em on after
What if you had an accident and had the screen on, would you be covered.
Love the sound of those Cobra's but not for me.
If mot's are changed to every 2 years its a guarantee that the price will more than double
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