Can I drive if my MOT has run out but is booked?

MOT rules and driving your vehicle: If your MOT has expired, the only circumstances in which you can drive it is directly to the garage for its test or to and from somewhere to be repaired. If you’re stopped on the way by police, you must be able to prove that you have an appointment booked at the garage.

What happens if you MOT your car early?

Can I take the test earlier? Yes, you can have an MOT carried out on your vehicle at any time, but if it is taken more than a calendar month before the expiry of your current certificate, the new certificate will be valid for 12 months from the test date.

Do you get 14 days grace for an MOT?

It is assumed by many people that they have 14 days ‘grace’ after their MOT test Certificate expires to obtain a renewal – This is not the case. However, the MOT test regulations do make the provision for early testing by up to a calendar month to ease the renwal process.

What is the grace period for 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.

Can I drive on the day my MOT expires?

So is my MOT valid on the day that 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! That means your MOT will effectively run for 13 months.

Is MOT due 3 years after registration?

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.

Can you get a pre MOT check?

What’s the solution? A pre MOT check! You don’t need to take your car to an approved MOT station, either – any reputable car mechanic will be able to guide you on what your car is likely to fail. Doing this will make the MOT test go by much more smoothly and with much reduced risk of being left without a vehicle.

Can police cars detect no MOT?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems are now commonplace and can identify vehicles driving without an MOT. The police may also want to check your vehicle for faults which make it unroadworthy, which can lead to a higher fine, points on your licence and even your vehicle being taken away.

Do you get any leeway with MOT?

Some motorists may be under the impression that there is a period of grace regarding renewing a lapsed MOT, but this is sadly not the case. The only exception to this is if you already have a booking for the vehicle to be tested and are driving it to the MOT test centre. An MOT must be renewed before it expires.

What documents do I need for MOT 2021?

Before you attend your MOT, it would be helpful to have both your current MOT certificate and V5C Vehicle Registration Document with you. Even if you can’t find either of these, your test centre should be able to find your details on their system.

Can an MOT be done late?

A late MOT is not something you can ignore as, contrary to popular belief, there is no grace period for an MOT test. It’s simple really – driving a car with an expired MOT is illegal and dangerous.