Earliest date you can get an MOT
You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date. 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.
Can I MOT my vehicle early?
An MOT can be carried out up to one calendar month prior to the expiry date of the existing MOT certificate, while still preserving the anniversary of the expiry date. If a test is carried out a month before the due date, the MOT is effectively valid for 13 months.
What are the new MOT Rules 2021?
The changes meant that, from February 1st, 2021, tyres over 10 years of age could not be fitted to: The front axle of buses, coaches or minibuses with nine to 16 passenger seats. The front axle of goods vehicles that have a maximum gross weight of over 3,500kg.
How much does an MOT cost 2022?
2022 MOT Costs
| Class |
Vehicle type |
MOT fee |
| 3 |
3-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight) |
£37.80 |
| 4 |
3-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight) |
£54.85 |
| 4 |
Cars (up to 8 passenger seats) |
£54.85 |
| 4 |
Motor caravans |
£54.85 |
Can you do an MOT 3 months early? – Related Questions
Can I get an MOT 6 months early?
Earliest date for MOT
The earliest date that you can MOT your vehicle is up to one month (minus a day) before the current MOT certificate expires. However, if you choose to renew early, your renewal date will still remain the same on your MOT certificate for next year.
Can you MOT a car before 3 years?
It is also possible to MOT your car early, before the end of the 3 years. You can have your MOT test up to one month (minus a day) before the MOT test is due.
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.
Can I drive my car on the day the MOT expires?
You can’t legally drive or park your vehicle on the road if its MOT has expired. The only exceptions are to drive it to or from somewhere to be repaired, or to a pre-arranged MOT test.
Do speed cameras check MOT?
89 per cent of drivers support use of speed cameras to check insurance, MOT and road tax. Motorists are overwhelmingly in favour of speed cameras also checking if drivers have the correct documentation to be on the road.
Do you get points for no MOT?
On top of that, if you are caught with no MOT and car insurance, you could get 6 to 8 points on your licence, an unlimited fine or a ban on driving. Your vehicle could also be impounded.
Can I drive my car without MOT if it is booked in?
You are only allowed to drive your car when its MOT has expired IF you’ve booked in for the test and that’s where you’re driving to. If you’re stopped on the way you MUST be able to prove that you have an appointment with an MOT centre.
Can I park my car outside my house without MOT?
According to government guidelines, you can’t park your vehicle on the road if its MOT has expired. That means you must park your car on your private property, such as your driveway or in your garage, or pay for it to be parked and safely stored until it can have its MOT and any servicing thereafter.
Does no MOT show up on ANPR?
If the mobile ANPR is using MoT database information, it will ‘flag up’ a vehicle which appears to be sans MoT. There are genuine reasons for driving an unMoTed vehicle, such as driving to a pre-booked MoT test.
How many days grace after MOT expires?
Whether we like it or not, nobody can ignore their MOT without facing consequences. And contrary to what some may believe, there is no ‘two week grace period’ for a lapsed certificate. If you are caught without a valid MOT, you may be prosecuted unless you can prove that you are driving to an examination centre.
What happens if you accidentally drive without MOT?
If you get involved in an accident without a valid MOT, you could also invalidate your insurance. Insurance providers may refuse to pay out so if you’re found to be the cause of the accident, or if any injuries arise, you could end up having to pay up to repair both your own and the other car affected.
What happens if you forget to MOT your car?
Driving your vehicle on the road without a valid MOT could invalidate your insurance if you were to have an accident. You could also be risking driving an unsafe vehicle. Equally, any car that fails its MOT will now be classified as ‘dangerous’ until all work is completed and the car is retested.
What happens if you miss MOT date?
If your MOT has expired then you need to get the car booked in for a fresh test and not drive it until the test has been completed. Remember that you are allowed to drive the car to a pre-booked test appointment.
How long I can 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.
How do you get fined for no MOT?
Under the new rules, MOT failures will be stored on a national database immediately – so driving after an MOT with major or dangerous failures is strictly against the law. Motorists could also be fined if their car has a serious defect, even if their last MOT is still in date.
Is insurance valid without MOT?
If having a valid MOT certificate is a requirement of your policy – which it often is – then your insurance will be invalidated and you won’t be able to make a claim. You’ll have to pay for any repairs to your car and you’ll be responsible for any damage to other cars too.