How do you know when first MOT 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.

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.

Can you MOT a car 2 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 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 drive a car without MOT to a garage?

Wondering whether you can drive a car without an MOT? The answer is that it is illegal to drive your car without an MOT unless you are driving to an MOT test centre or garage. However, even then your car must not have any serious, dangerous faults – these will be listed on your MOT test certificate.

How late can MOT be done?

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.

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.

What happens if I miss my MOT date?

The date it runs out is printed on your current MOT

pass certificate. 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.

What happens if I forgot to MOT my 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.

How many points is 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 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.

Can I drive untaxed car to MOT?

If you’re taking your car to a pre-booked MOT test

, you can drive your vehicle on a road without it being taxed.

Does no tax and MOT invalidate insurance?

You need a valid MOT certificate to tax your car. It’s illegal to drive a car without an up to date MOT and in addition to driving penalties, it could also invalidate your car insurance.

Does no MOT invalidate tax?

Can I tax my car without an MOT

? In short, no – you will need a valid MOT to renew your vehicle tax. Driving without a valid MOT certificate is against the law and could also invalidate your insurance policy.