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Every vehicle that is three-years-old or over must have a current MOT test certificate and you must renew this once a year. If you have a car, it is your responsibility to make sure that it is examined annually. You can find out when your current MOT expires by looking at your test certificate.
- Do you have to have an MOT every year?
- What happens if you don't renew MOT?
- Are MOT certificates still issued 2021?
- Is my MOT valid on the day it expires?
- Do you get 14 days grace for an MOT?
- How long can I drive without MOT?
- How much is an MOT test 2021?
- How much is an MOT 2021?
- What happens if you MOT your car early?
- Do I get an MOT certificate now?
- Are MOT certificates now online?
- Are mots online now?
- How do I get a 13 month MOT?
- How do I know when my first MOT is due?
Do you have to have an MOT every year?
Once a vehicle reaches the third anniversary of its registration however, an MOT test is mandatory. If your vehicle passes its test then a certificate will be issued and this lasts for one year. Every owner needs to renew their MOT certificate before it expires but this can only be done one month before.
What happens if you don't renew MOT?
An MOT must be renewed before it expires. Once it expires, this means you cannot drive your car on public roads, your vehicle insurance will not be valid, and drivers could be prosecuted.
Are MOT certificates still issued 2021?
Are MOT certificates still issued? Yes, MOT certificates should still be issued by your test garage. This is in order to keep a record of your vehicle's history.
Is my MOT valid on the day it expires?
Common sense says that the date of expiry lasts until midnight, but if you're driving your car on that date you'd be wise to be driving to the test centre! You don't have to wait until the MOT expiry date to renew your MOT. ... If you get your MOT renewed any earlier, your renewal date will be in 12 months, minus one day.
Do you get 14 days grace for an MOT?
Many people believe that there is a two-week grace period for lapsed MOTs – which can allow drivers a leeway period to get their vehicle booked in for their MOT test. Unfortunately, despite popular belief, the 'MOT grace period' is actually a myth.
How long can I drive without MOT?
You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date. Example If your MOT runs out on 15 May, the earliest you can get an MOT to keep the same renewal date for next year is 16 April.
How much is an MOT test 2021?
There's a maximum amount MOT test stations can charge. This depends on the type of vehicle. The maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle. You do not pay VAT on the fee.
How much is an MOT 2021?
In 2021, the maximum fee for a car is £54.85 and £29.65 for a standard motorcycle. There's a complete list on GOV.UK. Some MOT test centres will charge less than the maximum fee. You might find fees of £30, or even as low as £25, for an MOT.
What happens if you MOT your car early?
Remember, if you take your MOT test early and it fails, you shouldn't be driving this car – even though you may still have an MOT certificate that hasn't yet reached its expiry date. If your car has failed its MOT, this means the car is dangerous to you, other drivers and other passengers in your vehicle.
Do I get an MOT certificate now?
The MOT test result and certificate are available as soon as you've finished recording the result in the MOT testing service.
Are MOT certificates now online?
You can get a replacement MOT certificate online if you've lost or damaged the original. This service is free. You'll need: the vehicle registration (number plate)
Are mots online now?
A new online service allows motorists to get duplicate MOT certificates for their car or van, free of charge. ... That's about 2% of all MOT tests done each year. The new service launched this month allows vehicle owners to view and save their MOT certificate as a PDF, and print a copy if they need one.
How do I get a 13 month MOT?
An MOT can be carried out up one month, minus a day, prior to the expiry date of your existing MOT certificate, whilst still preserving the anniversary of the expiry date. For example: If you have your test carried out a month before the due date, your MOT is effectively valid for 13 months.
How do I know when my first MOT is due?
Alternatively, you can find out your MOT due date by looking at your car's V5C form, usually known as the 'logbook', which always includes the car's registration date. This is a reliable (and legally valid) way to determine the car's registration date and therefore when it's due its first test.
