MOT guides
Failing your yearly MOT test, or driving without a valid MOT certificate, could leave you stranded. See why this legal requirement is important, what it checks, and how to prepare your vehicle to pass inspection with our guides.
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Learn all about MOTs, how often you must MOT your car, and how they are used to ensure your car is safe for the road.
Where and how to replace all those vital car documents. From V5C logbook to your MOT certificate.
In this guide, we’ll look at why MOTs are important, what they check, the potential costs involved, and the quickest way to confirm your vehicle’s compliance.
Discover how much an MOT costs, what to do if it fails and whether it affects the resale value.
Discover how long an MOT takes, what is checked during the process and what to do if it fails.
Find out what is involved during an MOT test and how best to prepare your vehicle.
Discover the next steps if your vehicle fails its MOT and how to get a retest quickly.
Learn when a new vehicle needs its first MOT, how to prepare for it and what to expect during the test.
Find out the age required for a vehicle to be MOT exempt and the financial benefits of this.
Find out the timeframe for getting a new MOT booked after your current one expires.
Learn how far in advance you can have an MOT completed for your vehicle.
Find out if, at any time, you can drive your vehicle without a valid MOT certificate.
Discover how to report a vehicle with no MOT and the legal implications of driving without one.
Learn what documents are required for an MOT inspection and how to replace lost ones.
Discover the consequences of not having an MOT if you are involved in a car crash.
Discover what fails an MOT and ensure your vehicle passes with flying colours.
Find out how to reduce your car’s emissions before it gets booked in for its annual MOT test.
Discover whether there is actually a grace period for an MOT or whether it’s just a common myth.
Learn whether you can insure your vehicle without a valid MOT or whether you could face a fine.
Learn about the consequences of not having a valid MOT and what fines you could face.
Find out whether warning lights on your dashboard can cause you to fail an MOT.
Discover what happens if you have the wrong mileage on your MOT certificate.
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