Contact your local police to report a car, van, motorcycle or other vehicle that does not have an MOT. You can only report a vehicle with no MOT to the police if it’s being used on a road.
You need the vehicle’s:
- number plate (registration number)
- make and model.
- colour.
- location.
Can a car be parked on the road with no MOT UK?
If your car has no MOT pass certificate, it should not be parked on the public highway and you should look to book it in for its MOT immediately. Whilst it’s parked on the public highway without an MOT it could be reported, resulting in you being fined and your car seized.
What happens if you have no MOT?
If your car has no valid MOT and no tax, you can drive it to a test centre. That’s because, without an MOT, you will be unable to renew your road tax. By law, your vehicle needs to have passed its MOT test to be taxed. Once it passes, however, you must immediately organise your car tax so you are driving legally.
What is punishment 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.
How do I report a car with no MOT UK? – Related Questions
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.
Can police see you have no MOT?
A vehicle that does not have a valid MOT test certificate has its registration details automatically passed onto the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) of police vehicles. Certain static road-side cameras use ANPR also.
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.
Is not having an MOT a criminal Offence?
Cars and vehicles without a valid MOT certificate are illegal on the road and may also invalidate any motor insurance policy if driven. Every part of a car is checked during an MOT – and driving without a valid MOT certificate can result in a fine and possible driving ban.
Can you drive with an expired MOT?
If your MOT has expired, you can only drive it directly to a garage for an MOT retest or a repair. If you’re stopped on the way by police, you must be able to prove that you have an appointment booked at a garage.
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.
Does no MOT invalidate insurance?
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.
Can I drive my car while waiting for MOT retest?
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 you drive home from a failed MOT?
Am I still allowed to drive it away? It’s illegal to drive a car without a valid MOT certificate. If your car has failed and the date on your certificate has passed, you can only drive your car to be repaired or a pre-arranged MOT appointment, and only if it is completely roadworthy at all times.
Can I take my car to another garage if it fails MOT?
Can I Book an MOT Retest at a Different Garage? No, you must have your MOT retest completed by the same garage that did the original test. While you can take your car away for repairs, another garage would charge you the full fee to issue the pass certificate.
Do garages charge for MOT retest?
Leaving your vehicle for repair
You only need a partial retest if you leave the vehicle at the test centre for repair and it’s retested within 10 working days. There’s no fee for this.
Does an MOT failure invalidate an existing MOT?
An MOT certificate is valid until the date of expiry, and a new test will not invalidate the current MOT certificate. If your customer chooses to have the vehicle retested and it fails the existing certificate will still be valid.
How much does an MOT cost 2022?
Our standard online 2022 MOT price is just £39.99 – much less than the government maximum of £54.85.
What time of day does MOT expire?
When does my MOT run out? Your MOT will run out at midnight on the date of expiry. However, if you have your car retested in the month prior to its expiration, you are awarded the full 12 months from its expiry date. So, there’s absolutely no reason for leaving the test until the last minute.
Can I tax my car with only 3 days MOT left?
To tax your car, you will need an MOT that is valid from the start date of your vehicle tax or the date it is issued. If your MOT expires before either of these dates, you will not be able to use it to tax your vehicle.
Can you get your MOT done on the day it expires?
When you need an MOT for your vehicle, what it costs, what happens if your vehicle fails, and how to get mistakes on the MOT certificate fixed. Hi Paniz, I can confirm that the MOT is valid up to midnight on the expiry date. I hope this helps.