MOT Testing Stations
General information
Welcome to MOT LTD S. Kokkinis Testing Stations!
We have created a functional, safe and friendly environment so that the technical inspection process of your vehicle at our MOT centers is simple, easy and above all fast. Our staff, secretarial and team of engineers will serve you responsibly, quickly and friendly. Το προσωπικό, η γραμματεία και η ομάδα των μηχανολόγων μας θα σας εξυπηρετήσει υπεύθυνα, γρήγορα και φιλικά.
Our company has 2 MOT inspection centers in Nicosia and covers the categories of motorcycles, passenger vehicles & vans, trucks up to 7.5 tons and buses up to 21 seats.
Our MOTs, in their state-of-the-art and comfortable facilities, have automated technical inspection lines and are able to give reliable measurements without any hassle, easily, economically and quickly.
What is an MOT test?
The MOT is a diagnostic test that certifies the safe and proper operation of a vehicle, thus contributing to road safety and the reduction of air pollution. A similar procedure is followed in other member states of the European Union. The MOT process and our quality control procedure is a real opportunity for every driver to be informed and assured about the state of its vehicle and his safety in general.
The technical inspection of vehicles is carried out by qualified personnel and the following stages are followed:
- Type of test
- Necessary supporting documents
- Vehicle identification data (registration plates, chassis number, engine number, number of kilometers)
- Vehicle age
- Vehicle interior inspection (seats, belts, airbags, steering wheel rim)
- Check for modifications or changes to the vehicle as indicated on the registration certificate
- Tachograph check (in vehicle categories needed)
- Speed limiter control (in vehicle categories needed)
- Exhaust gas control
- Tyre check (pressure, year of manufacture, spare)
- Visibility control (mirrors, screen screen, wipers)
- Checking markings (in the vehicle categories needed)
- Other equipment (pharmacy, emergency triangle, fire extinguisher)
- Inspection of LPG & Natural Gas Installation
- Convergence-declination test (alignment)
- Braking & parking brake system check on the brake meter
- Testing lights for intensity and inclination
- Visual inspection of engine & peripheral systems within the engine compartment (leaks, bearings, cooling system, brake & steering fluids)
- Visual steering (leaks, gambling)
- Visual inspection of drive system (leaks, gambling)
- Visual inspection of braking system (leaks, ABS, brake pads, discs, drums, etc.)
- Visual inspection of suspensions (leaks, breakages, shock absorbers, springs, axles)
- Visual inspection of fuel tank & piping (leaks, oxidation)
- Visual inspection of the body (oxidation, wear, bumpers, superstructure, doors, wings, steps)
- Visual inspection of evaporation (leaks, oxidation, catalyst)
- Visual inspection of lights & electrical equipment (dipped beam headlights, direction indicators, emergency)
- Sound measurement (in the categories of vehicles needed or at the discretion of the controller)
- Specific legislative requirements
- Issue of roadworthiness certificate
MOT INTERVALS & DEADLINES
The MOT test must be carried out four (4) years after the date of the first registration of the vehicle as stated in the title deed of the vehicle (concerns new vehicles). In case the vehicle was first registered in the Republic of Cyprus as an imported used vehicle then the initial inspection is carried out at 2 years. Then every two years from the previous audit date (periodic audit
In public use vehicles, the initial roadworthiness test is carried out after 2 years and the periodic inspection every 1 year.
In case serious deficiencies are found during the MOT test, the Roadworthiness Report issued will have a maximum validity of 30 days. During this time, the necessary repairs must be carried out and the vehicle must come back to the mot center for a re-inspection for which the corresponding fee will be paid.
In case a vehicle comes for re-inspection and 30 days have elapsed since the MOT inspection date, then an initial MOT inspection is carried out instead of a re-inspection and the corresponding inspection fee is paid.
Who will inform me about the MOT check?
The measurements and their results are recorded and collected in the MOT control system. The result is then sent electronically to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works. After the completion of the procedure, the inspector issues the Roadworthiness Test Report. Also, the MOT undertakes to inform the customer about both the results and the overall condition of the vehicle.
