MOT - Is the speedometer tested

[Corpulent Tosser]

My car is booked in for an MOT this week and the speedo isn't working -I have looked on the VOSA site at components tested and the speedo isn't there (see site below). I obviously want to get it sorted but will the car pass with the speedo not working ??

www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/mottestersgarageowners/mottesting/carcomponentstested.htm

[Numptie]

This question rings a bell

[KITT]

Nope. Speedo not tested at MOT

[Corpulent Tosser]

KITT said:

Nope. Speedo not tested at MOT

Cool

I will try to get one working before the test but if I don't have time then it should be OK.

Ta
CT

[spartan_andy]

Not sure about ur link numptie.

I thought if something was fitted it had to workfor the MOT could be wrong

Wouldn't be the first time

[KITT]

I will just add, that I "assist" during my MOTs and know the tester. He's never checked the speedo, except to take the current milage from it.

[Numptie]

spartan_andy said:

Not sure about ur link numptie.

CT and I were discussing this very thing in a certain hostelry last night

[gdr]

Just make sure the mileage not identical to the last time or tester might get suspicious.
I watched them MOTing the GD427 a few years ago, no speedo test - they just poke around underneath and do a brake check on rollers. There was no road test. Only SVA stations have the fancy rollers for checking speedo I believe.

[Purple AK]

Speedo is NOT a testable item

[Wacky Racer]

What about insurance?.....

If on a limited mileage policy, Kit car insurers usually ask for your speedo mileage reading, my insurer (Adrian Flux, agreed value policy) required a PHOTOGRAPH of the speedo reading, when taking out the cover initially..............

[kevp]

Speedos are not tested on an MOT (they are on SVA).

It is a legal requirment to have a constant display of speed while traveling. A push bike unit will do this.
It is not a requirment to record milage. This is purely used to follow the life of the vehicle for such purposes of resale or limited insurance cover ect.