Can I Get an MOT if My Car Is Not Taxed? UK Rules
Can you get an MOT on an untaxed car in the UK? Learn the legal exceptions, SORN rules, MOT due dates and the £1,000 fine for driving without one.
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MOT and Vehicle Inspections
When a vehicle inspection is due, how to prepare for it, what inspectors check, and what to do after a failed test or a retest.
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Can I drive without MOT after booking? UK rules
A booked MOT does not make an expired car legal to drive. Learn the two exceptions, the £1,000 fine, renewal-date rules and when to stay off the road.
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Do I need an MOT when buying a car from a dealer?
Do you need an MOT when buying a car from a dealer? Learn the three-year rule, test-drive limits, MOT history checks and your 30-day right to reject.
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Does an MOT Cover Dashboard Warning Lights? What Is Checked
The MOT checks specific dashboard warning lights, such as engine, airbag, ABS and brake lights. Learn which ones can fail your test and what to do next.
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DVSA MOT History Check and Vehicle Defects Explained
Check a car's MOT history on GOV.UK by registration number, and understand dangerous, major, minor defects and advisories before you buy or repair.
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How long does an MOT last after a pass? GOV.UK rules
An MOT certificate lasts one year. Learn how early renewal keeps your expiry date, how to check it on GOV.UK and what to do if your MOT has run out.
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How to check MOT history by registration number
Check a UK car's MOT history by registration number on GOV.UK: past results, mileage at each test, the next due date, and how to read failures.
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MOT Exemption for Vehicles Over 40 Years: UK Rules
Which vehicles over 40 years old need no MOT in Great Britain, what counts as a substantial change, and how to declare the MOT exemption correctly.
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MOT Fail Reasons in the Dangerous Category: What It Means
A dangerous MOT defect is a direct, immediate risk to road safety. Learn the main dangerous fail reasons and what to do with the car afterwards.
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What Happens If Your Car Fails MOT for a Recall Defect?
Recall defect at your MOT? Official UK guidance explains whether the car fails, when you can drive it, who pays for the repair and what to do next.
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What Items Are Checked During an MOT Test in the UK?
Find out which items are checked during an MOT test in the UK, from brakes, tyres and lights to seatbelts, warning lamps and what happens after a fail.
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When does my car need an MOT test? Deadlines explained
When does my car need an MOT test? Learn the first deadline for new cars, yearly renewal, early booking rules and the risks of driving without one.