Cars and passenger vehicles (group B): training topics and sample questions for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Updated 1 April 2026
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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How many questions you’ll be asked
This table shows you this year’s training topics and how many questions you’ll be asked on each topic in the annual assessment.
| Training topic | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4 |
| Information in the MOT testing guide | 5 |
| Braking requirements | 5 |
| The MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles | 12 |
| Topics from previous training years | 4 |
Questions on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
You will be asked 4 questions on this topic. These are some examples of the subjects you will be asked questions about:
- headlamp aim
- headlamp conversions
- compliance with lighting requirements (dates, position, colour, type, separation distance
- setting up of headlamp test equipment, identifying the beam image
- multi-function lamps - position lamp or daytime running lamp (DRL) incorporated with indicator or stop lamp
- halogen lamps converted to light emitting diode (LED) or high intensity discharge (HID)
Example multiple choice question 1
A 2016 car is fitted with front and rear fog lamps. The front fog lamps are inoperative. What is your action?
A. Pass
B. Major
C. Minor
D. Record item not tested
Questions on information in the MOT testing guide
You will be asked 5 questions on this topic. These are some examples of the subjects you will be asked questions about:
- training logs
- driving licences, including name change
- convictions
- failure to notify convictions
- repute
- false declarations
- production of false documents or false statements to DVSA or MOT training providers
- information regarding implications of a false declaration in appendix 7 of the MOT testing guide and appendix 8 of MOT testing guide
- abort or abandon a test
- unfit to test (mentally or physically)
- non-completion of training logs (action that may be taken)
- testers with restricted driving licences
- duplicate certificates
- change of vehicle classification
- change of vehicle details
- grounds to refuse an MOT test
- grounds to decline an MOT test
- discipline (section I of the MOT testing guide)
- what happens if a vehicle is damaged during an MOT test
Example multiple choice question 2
A car is presented for MOT. The vehicle has been extensively modified, lowered suspension and front spoiler fitted. The vehicle cannot be driven onto the surface mounted MOT hoist. Should the tester:
A. Start the test and use the wheels free 2-post hoist for the underside inspection
B. Refuse to test
C. Decline to test
D. Carry out the topside check and charge a partial fee
Questions on braking requirements
You will be asked 5 questions on this topic. These are some examples of the subjects you will be asked questions about:
- mechanical components (discs, drums, brake pads and linings)
- cables, rods, levers and linkages
- brake pipes, rigid and flexible hoses
- hydraulic systems
- brake performance and procedures – electrical mechanical brakes and 4x4 vehicle testing
- identifying dual purpose vehicles and the appropriate brake test
Example multiple choice question 3
A 2017 class 4 M1 vehicle is presented for MOT, the brake wear indicator is illuminated. When you examine the vehicle, you are unable to see the brake pad thickness of the inner brake pads on both front wheels, the other brake pads are satisfactory. What action do you take?
A. Pass and advise
B. Major
C. Dangerous
D. Remove front wheels to check brake pad thickness
Questions on the MOT inspection manual for cars and passenger vehicles
You will be asked 12 questions on this topic. These are some examples of the subjects you will be asked questions about:
- tyres, including tread depth, condition, valve stem, size, type
- suspension, including suspension components, fastening devices, linkages, wear in components, bushes
- suspension components, including pins and bushes, suspension arms, ball joints and ball joint dust covers
- anti-roll bars, including ball joints, linkage ball joints, dust covers, pins and bushes, and attachment bracket and mounting
- subframes, including prescribed mounting areas, attachment brackets, ball joints, ball joint dust covers, and pins and bushes
- emissions testing and smoke testing, including kit cars, different engine, vehicle conversions, and when the information is not available on equipment or emission booklet
Example multiple choice question 4
A 2010 kit car is presented for MOT test. There are no emission limits recorded on the V5 and no exact match in the EGA database or in service emission book. The petrol engine fitted at the time of the IVA test is from a 2009 vehicle. What is your action?
A. No requirement to conduct an emission test
B. Carry out a basic emissions test only
C. Carry out cat test using default limits (CO <= 0.2% fast idle and CO <= 0.3% idle)
D. Carry out cat test using default limits (CO <= 0.3% fast idle and CO <= 0.5% idle)
Correct answers
| Question | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | A. Pass |
| Question 2 | C. Decline to test |
| Question 3 | A. Pass and advise |
| Question 4 | C. Carry out cat test using default limits (CO <= 0.2% fast idle and CO <= 0.3% idle) |