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Hybrid Vehicle MOT
MOT Testing for Hybrid Vehicles
If you own a hybrid vehicle, keeping it safe and legal on the road is just as important as with any car. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Mild Hybrids (MHEVs) all need an MOT every year once they are three years old.
The Hybrid MOT is the same as a standard MOT, focusing not only on your vehicle’s safety but also on meeting the environmental standards required on UK roads.
Your MOT is based on the date your vehicle was first registered, which you can find in your log book or on your previous MOT certificate. At Eden Tyres, our technicians carry out all the checks you need so you can drive safely and with confidence.
What is Checked During a Hybrid MOT
During a hybrid MOT, our technicians carry out a thorough inspection to make sure your vehicle is safe, roadworthy, and meets the required environmental standards. The test covers all the standard checks you would expect for a petrol or diesel car, with a few additional checks specific to hybrid vehicles.
- All lights, including headlights, brake lights, indicators, and fog lights
- Horn
- Windscreen, wipers, and washers, including chips, cracks, and visibility
- Mirrors and rear visibility
- Condition and wear of brake pads, discs, and drums
- Brake performance, including efficiency and balance
- ABS warning light if fitted
- Steering system, including play, leaks, and component condition
- Suspension components such as springs, shock absorbers, and wishbones
- Tread depth (minimum legal limit of 1.6mm)
- Sidewall condition, including bulges or cuts
- Wheel security and alignment
- Chassis and frame for excessive corrosion or damage
- Mounting points and brackets
- Doors, bonnet, and boot functionality
- Security of seats
- Function and wear of seatbelts
- Airbag warning light
- ABS warning light
- Other dashboard indicators
- Exhaust system condition, including leaks and security
- Emissions testing (CO2, NOx, and particulate matter)
- Noise levels
- Hybrid battery condition and health
- High-voltage cabling and safety
- Charging system functionality
MOT Class 4
£44.95 inc. free retest
Class 4 MOTs are suitable for cars, small vans and motorhomes up to 3,000 kg
MOT Class 4 testing centres
MOT Class 7
£44.95 inc. free retest
Class 7 MOTs are for commercial vehicles weighing between 3,000 kg & 3,500 kg
MOT Class 7 testing centres
MOT Class 5
£44.95 inc. free retest
Class 5 MOTs for private passenger vehicle, minibuses and ambulances.
MOT Class 5 testing centres
FAQ's about Hybrid MOT
Yes, hybrid cars need an MOT just like any petrol or diesel vehicle once they are three years old and every year after that. The test covers all the usual safety checks, including lights, brakes, seatbelts, and steering. Because hybrids still have a combustion engine, they also undergo the standard emissions test, making sure they meet the environmental standards required on UK roads.
Our MOT test for a hybrid car costs just £44.95, the same price as for any petrol or diesel vehicle.
No, a hybrid does not need a completely different MOT. The test follows the same checks as any petrol or diesel car, including lights, brakes, seatbelts, and steering. However, hybrids do have some additional checks, such as inspecting the battery, high-voltage cabling, and charging system, to make sure everything is safe and functioning correctly. Because hybrids still have a combustion engine, they also go through the standard emissions test.
A hybrid car’s MOT usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour, which is similar to the time needed for a petrol or diesel vehicle.
While hybrids include extra components like an electric motor and battery, these are not directly part of the standard MOT, so no extra time is typically needed for these checks.
The exact duration on the day may vary depending on the garage schedule, the condition of your vehicle, and other factors.
Yes, hybrid cars still need to pass the emissions part of the MOT. Unlike fully electric vehicles, hybrids still have a petrol or diesel engine, so they are tested in the same way as conventional cars.
During the MOT, our technicians check the levels of harmful gases from the exhaust, including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. Only fully electric vehicles are exempt from this test.
Yes, any MOT tester who is VOSA approved to carry out standard MOTs can test a hybrid. There is no special certification required for hybrids, so as long as the garage or tester is authorised, they can safely and legally carry out the MOT.