Vehicles that do not need an MOT
Exempt vehicles Other vehicles that do not need an MOT include: goods vehicles powered by electricity and registered before 1 March 2015 tractors some historic (‘classic’) vehicles A list of exempt types of vehicles is on [...]
Retest after a repair
Retest after a repair In some cases your vehicle can have a partial retest for free or a reduced MOT fee. Leaving your vehicle for repair You only need a partial retest if you leave [...]
MOT test result
Your vehicle can either pass or fail the MOT. Passing the MOT If your vehicle passes the MOT: you’ll get an MOT certificate from the test centre it will be recorded in the MOT database You might [...]
Car parts checked at an MOT
1. About the MOT The MOT tests some important items on your vehicle to check that they meet the legal standards. It isn’t the same as having your vehicle serviced and doesn’t check its general mechanical [...]
How to pass your MOT
How to pass your MOT Did you know that more than a third of cars fail their MOT first time?* The annual MOT test covers a number of your car's key components, and every car [...]
Booking an MOT
Booking an MOT You must use an approved MOT test centre to get your MOT. Only centres showing the blue sign with 3 white triangles can carry out your MOT. How you can book Contact [...]