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Does your car have to have insurance to take it for an mot?
The vehicle doesn't need insurance in order for an MOT certificate to be issued, but you do need insurance in order to drive the vehicle to the test centre.
Can you leave your car on road with no mot?
No! - As I understand it, the vehicle must have a valid MOT certificate if it is to be kept on a public highway. Also it may invalidate any insurance cover the vehicle may have.
Can you get an English MOT for your English car which is currently in France?
To get an MOT certificate, you have to produce your vehicle at an approved MOT testing station. You will obviously have to bring your car back from France to do that. I don't know if your UK issued MOT would be valid in France.
Do dvla send reminder for first mot?
The DVLA do not notify owners when their vehicle's MOT is due.
How long is an mot certificate valid for?
One year.
What happens if MOT expired?
If your MOT (Ministry of Transport) certificate has expired, you are legally prohibited from driving the vehicle on public roads. This can result in fines, penalty points on your driving license, and potential insurance complications. Additionally, if you're involved in an accident while driving an un MOT'd vehicle, your insurance might not cover you. It’s advisable to get the MOT renewed promptly to avoid these issues.
What paper work does the owner of the bike get if the bike passes or fails the mot?
If it passes the mot it will bet the mot pass certificate but it could also get advisories which is work that needs doing but not straight away. If it fails it will get a failure certificate telling you what work is needed for it to be road worthy to pass its mot test
When do you need to mot your car?
Your car needs MOT'd 3 years after date of first registartion. Date of first registarion can be seen on your vehicle registration document (V5C) I.e If your vehicle was first registered on 1st April 2005, you should have your MOT no later than 1st April 2008
How long is it until the first MOT on lorry -Ministry of Transport- test is required?
The first test should be 12 months after the vehicle was first registered with DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)
Does the dvla tell you when you need an mot?
The DVLA does not notify you when an MOT is due, however you can look up the status of your vehicle's MOT on the government website.
When is the first mot due on a car in Northern Ireland if it is registered in Northern Ireland?
If its a brand new car it should be four years, if it is after the initial 4 years then every year, check your mot certificate and it will tell you when it expires.
When does a new motor bike need its first mot?
In UK any vehicle over 3 years of age needs an MOT. So a new bike bought today March 2009 wont need an MOT until March 2012 yo
