An MOT can be carried out up to one calendar month prior to the expiry date of the existing MOT certificate, while still preserving the anniversary of the expiry date.
If a test is carried out a month before the due date, the MOT is effectively valid for 13 months. Much online speculation has surrounded the subject in recent years, with many people believing booking in early is a good thing.
Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Getting an MOT. Find out how to check your MOT expiry date. Print entire guide. The purpose of the MOT is to ensure that vehicles meet the minimum safety level required by law. The primary goal is to check vehicle safety and roadworthiness where brakes and emissions receive special attention.
An MOT is necessary once a vehicle is three years old and then annually thereafter. During the test, technicians will conduct an inspection and a comprehensive series of checks around and inside the vehicle.
This includes the interior, exterior, under the bonnet and underneath the vehicle. Once the test is completed, you will either receive a Pass or a Fail with the corresponding certificate.
Remember, the MOT test is only a visual check so examiners are not allowed to make any changes or repairs which is why you still need to book a service. The earliest you can renew your MOT is one month before the due date. MOT expiry grace period If your MOT has expired, it is illegal to be driving on the road — and there is no official grace period to suggest otherwise. Visiting our site from outside of the UK?
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