How can you check when your MOT is due?
Check your MOT due date with tools like the one at top of this page! Simply fill in your registration and we’ll tell you when it’s next due.
Do you get a reminder for an MOT?
You don’t automatically get sent a letter or text by DVLA to tell you your MOT is expiring soon. If you’ve had your car MOT’d before, the garage you used might send you an MOT due reminder via email or text, but this isn’t always the case. Use the tool above to check your MOT date and we’ll send you a reminder every year!
What happens if you forget to MOT your car?
If you forget to MOT your car and the police stop you, you’ll be given a £100 on-the-spot fine. You could also be fined if you’re caught by cameras while driving without a valid MOT.
Penalties for driving without an MOT can reach as high as £1,000. If your car is not considered roadworthy or it would fail an MOT on a dangerous defect issue, you could be fined up to £2,500.
If you have forgotten to MOT your car, you must stop driving and book an MOT as soon as possible. Use the tool above to set a reminder so you never have to deal with this panic ever again!
When should I book my MOT test?
You can book your MOT test up to a month (minus a day) before it expires to keep the same renewal date. Book as early as possible to give yourself time to address any issues before the expiry date and ensure you’re not left without a car.
You can also book your MOT at any other time, it just means your renewal date will change.
Does an MOT expire at midnight?
Yes. Your MOT certificate expires at midnight of its expiry date. However, it's not advised to leave your MOT test until the last minute. Where further work is required to pass the test, you may be left without a valid MOT and unable to drive your car.
How often does a car need an MOT?
Your car is first tested three years post-registration, then annually.
Is there any grace period for MOT?
There is no grace period for an MOT expiry date. The confusion in this matter is that you can apply for your MOT certificate a month before the existing certificate runs out. Any time left on the existing certificate is added to the 12-month period earned by the new certificate.