m.o.t. question

briggie · 21-01-2011, 23:01

i was just going to frame my brand spanking new mot certificate ( with no advisories

) when i noticed that the tester had put the odometer reading down as miles ...... its actually km ..... is that a problem invalidating the certificate ? , and what can i do about it ?

confused and delighted in brighouse

Deleted account DD · 21-01-2011, 23:04

I suppose technically its an error, cant see it invalidating anything though because the info doesnt really go anywhere, they dont even notice if you replace your old speedo with a new one showing completely different mileage

tezzer · 21-01-2011, 23:14

i had a mot cert that had been laminated and when it was produced for tax, the cashier refused to accept it, strange, so i went to another p/o no problem at all, there must of been a reason why it was declined i suppose.

briggie · 21-01-2011, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezzer

i had a mot cert that had been laminated and when it was produced for tax, the cashier refused to accept it, strange, so i went to another p/o no problem at all, there must of been a reason why it was declined i suppose.

im not gonna frame the original , ive scanned and printed a copy , but im wondering if its void cos of the incorrect odometer reading ? ..... guess i worry too much

jims-terrano · 21-01-2011, 23:33

Will anyone notice it?

Jim

solarman216 · 21-01-2011, 23:39

I think if there was a query that the numbers matter, miles/km minor detail after all your odometer still says km, Rick

macabethiel · 22-01-2011, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

i was just going to frame my brand spanking new mot certificate ( with no advisories

) when i noticed that the tester had put the odometer reading down as miles ...... its actually km ..... is that a problem invalidating the certificate ? , and what can i do about it ?

confused and delighted in brighouse

I had the same issue its alternated between MoT tests over the last 4 years some Km some miles all in the VOSA online records. The important thing is continuity of the numbers themselves. Lets be honest on a vehicle as old as ours its all a bit academic its actual condition that matters.

Not relevant to the certificate validity as you can be prosecuted for having an unroadworthy vehicle on the day you drive home from the testing station ! Most important thing is the chassis number & date on the certificate anything else is cosmetic so as to speak.

briggie · 22-01-2011, 09:57

thanks for all your advice , im a bit scared of taking the certificate back in case the tester changes his mind

... as long as its ok and i can plead ignorance ( or perhaps stupidity might be better

) should i get stopped and questioned about it

11redrex · 22-01-2011, 10:15

Go back and see them Pete, they can't change their mind, and it'll make them a bit more careful with the next car.
Any advisories ?

briggie · 22-01-2011, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11redrex

Go back and see them Pete, they can't change their mind, and it'll make them a bit more careful with the next car.
Any advisories ?

NO ADVISORIES AT ALL

clivvy · 22-01-2011, 10:59

Speak up!

briggie · 22-01-2011, 12:36

did i accidently mention in passing that my new mot has no advisories on it ?

(RIP) PLANK · 22-01-2011, 13:43

I agree, if it concerns you just go and check with the MOT station, better to get it sorted than to worry about it.

You can check this MOT and the vehicles MOT history on line if you search for the web site, I have a link somewhere

rustic · 22-01-2011, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

did i accidently mention in passing that my new mot has no advisories on it ?

You sound so pleased as if you didn't expect it, does this mean if they pass yours they will pass any thing, or is it that now that you have sorted out all the issues you have a brilliant car?

I must admit I get concerned at every MOT, did I mention that my mav
is 16 years old and only done 91 k miles....

I had an advisory on the Picasso, it was the nearside track rod end, due to play.
I changed it the other day £5, and there was no play, but the seal was damaged.
Hmm.... How could that have happened......

clivvy · 22-01-2011, 16:48

does sound like your car, Pete, is very much sorted, certainly for this year.

21-01-2011, 23:01	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	m.o.t. question i was just going to frame my brand spanking new mot certificate ( with no advisories ) when i noticed that the tester had put the odometer reading down as miles ...... its actually km ..... is that a problem invalidating the certificate ? , and what can i do about it ? confused and delighted in brighouse

21-01-2011, 23:04	#2
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	I suppose technically its an error, cant see it invalidating anything though because the info doesnt really go anywhere, they dont even notice if you replace your old speedo with a new one showing completely different mileage

21-01-2011, 23:14	#3
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	i had a mot cert that had been laminated and when it was produced for tax, the cashier refused to accept it, strange, so i went to another p/o no problem at all, there must of been a reason why it was declined i suppose.

21-01-2011, 23:33	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Will anyone notice it? Jim

21-01-2011, 23:39	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I think if there was a query that the numbers matter, miles/km minor detail after all your odometer still says km, Rick

22-01-2011, 09:57	#8
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	thanks for all your advice , im a bit scared of taking the certificate back in case the tester changes his mind ... as long as its ok and i can plead ignorance ( or perhaps stupidity might be better ) should i get stopped and questioned about it

22-01-2011, 10:15	#9
11redrex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia. Buh. Vehicle: 1997 LWB Maverick 2.7TDi Posts: 1,377	Go back and see them Pete, they can't change their mind, and it'll make them a bit more careful with the next car. Any advisories ?

22-01-2011, 10:59	#11
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Speak up!

22-01-2011, 12:36	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	did i accidently mention in passing that my new mot has no advisories on it ?

22-01-2011, 13:43	#13
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I agree, if it concerns you just go and check with the MOT station, better to get it sorted than to worry about it. You can check this MOT and the vehicles MOT history on line if you search for the web site, I have a link somewhere

22-01-2011, 16:48	#15
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	does sound like your car, Pete, is very much sorted, certainly for this year.