Do you get notification for first MOT?

Do you get notification for first MOT?

Your car is obliged to have its first MOT after three years. Before then, there is no legal obligation to undergo testing. Check when your vehicle was registered for the exact date you’ll be due a test.

What is classed as a dangerous fault on MOT?

Dangerous MOT faults Finally, a fault classed as ‘dangerous’ is one that poses an immediate risk to the safety of the driver and other road users. As such, if a vehicle has a dangerous fault then it should not be driven until the fault has been rectified. This will also result in an immediate MOT failure.

Can u drive car without MOT?

Can You Drive Your Car With No MOT? If your vehicle fails its MOT test you aren’t allowed to drive it further, unless you are driving to a pre-booked repair and MOT appointment and no serious faults were found on your vehicle.

Can you drive home from a failed MOT?

If your vehicle has failed its MOT when the certificate is still live: The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no ‘dangerous’ problem(s) were listed in the MOT.

Can I drive my car home if it fails MOT?

If your vehicle fails its MOT before your old MOT certificate expires: You can drive your vehicle with a major fault if your old MOT is still valid, because you took your vehicle in for an MOT early. But your vehicle does have faults that may make it unroadworthy, and if stopped by the police you could be prosecuted.

Is it OK to drive without MOT?

Don’t be – driving without an MOT certificate will not only put you at risk of a large fine, it would also invalidate your car insurance. So, there are serious consequences. Driving with an expired MOT certificate essentially means your car is unroadworthy. Technically and legally, it’s not safe to drive.

How many days before the end of contract will you receive a reminder that a vehicle is due for an MOT?

You can get your MOT one month (minus one day) before it expires and still keep the current renewal date. As an example, if your current MOT runs out on 15 May, you could get the test done as early as 16 April and still keep the same renewal date next year.

What documents do I need for MOT 2020?

The appointment letter; vehicle registration logbook V5C(NI); current tax disk; vehicle insurance certificate; previous MOT certificate; driving license; proof of address; service history; any current Certificate or Notice of Refusal; the bus fare home.

How much does an MOT cost 2020?

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 long can I drive without MOT?

Is there ever a time I can drive without an MOT? The simple answer is, no, it’s illegal to drive without an MOT. If your vehicle is more than three years old, you can’t drive without an MOT unless you are driving to a pre-booked test at an authorised test centre.