When does my car need to be tested for a MOT?

READING, U.K. - March 3, 2022 - PRLog -- When does my car need to be tested for a MOT?

From the date of registration, when your vehicle is three years old, it will need its first MOT test. It will then need to be retested each year on the anniversary date of its last MOT test.

When you receive a pass MOT certificate, it will include the date the test was done as well as the expiration date. This is so you'll know when it's time to test the car again. You can retest the vehicle up to a month, minus a day, before it expires if you wish to preserve the original renewal date.

Whenever your car fails its MOT, you may only drive it away if your current MOT certificate is still valid and the new report from the failed MOT shows no 'dangerous' issues. Otherwise, you'll have to get it fixed before you can drive again.

If you choose to take it to another car garage in Reading (https://carservicesinreading.co.uk/how-it-works) to have the failed faults repaired, your vehicle still must always meet the basic requirements of roadworthiness, or you risk being penalised.

What is the best way to find out when my MOT test is due?

If you've misplaced your MOT certificate, just input your registration number and car make into the GOV.uk tool.

In a few of seconds, this will verify your MOT and tax status. You'll also be able to get a new MOT certificate for free to replace the one you've lost. You can also use this special tool to check MOT history (https://carservicesinreading.co.uk/mot) of your car if you want to establish what it failed on and also to confirm the cars mileage.

Is a MOT subject to a grace period?

No. It is unlawful to drive your automobile on the road once your MOT has expired. It is possible that you will be prosecuted if you do so. A car that does not have a current MOT certificate cannot be taxed.

It's a good idea to check MOT status (https://carservicesinreading.co.uk/car-service) and schedule a pre-MOT test check-up as a vehicle can fail a MOT for a variety of reasons.  A range of tests are done throughout all elements of the vehicle and failing one of these areas is enough to fail the entire MOT.