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MOT Expired BY Stevemy freind has had to delay his return to...my freind has had to delay his return to UK and his MOT has expired. can he arrange an MOT at Dover for his arrival?
Bodywork BY DougThe rear nearside jacking point is compl...The rear nearside jacking point is completely missing with a corroded hole approximately 6inches in diameter with no area to jack the car up. will it fail just for this?
Garage Repairs BY ScotIf my car fails an MOT carried out befor...If my car fails an MOT carried out before current MOT expires, can I still srive it to garage to have repairs done?
Lost Certificate BY MahmoodI have lost my MOT certificate. I need t...I have lost my MOT certificate. I need to go to post office to buy my tax car tax token, What shall I do. Do I need to get a duplicate MOT certificate.
Spare Wheels BY KirstenDo I need to have a spare tyre for an MO...Do I need to have a spare tyre for an MOT
Airbags BY Nigelair bag warning light on is this a mot f...air bag warning light on is this a mot failure
Driving to MOT BY jamesMy mot runs out on thursday 21st July 20...My mot runs out on thursday 21st July 2011, will I be covered driving it to the garage on the same day??
Seatbelts BY geriWhat determins the number of seat belts ...What determins the number of seat belts a car must have. the car has failed because there is no centre belt
MOT Test BY KieranMy mot certificate expires on the 7/7/11...My mot certificate expires on the 7/7/11, i have booked the next only avilable appointment which is 22/7/11. Can i still drive my car between these two dates?
Renew Date BY PaulHow long do you have to renew an MOT on ...How long do you have to renew an MOT on a vehicle after it has expired?
Doors BY LindaCan a minibus pass an MOT if one of the ...Can a minibus pass an MOT if one of the side doors is faulty and will not open?
MOT Test BY BazMy MOT is due on the 10.6.11 if i take i...My MOT is due on the 10.6.11 if i take it before then and it fails do I still have a MOT in date
MOT Test BY PhilDo you need to use your nearest MOT cent...Do you need to use your nearest MOT centre? My bike is out of MOT and am not using it until its MOT but would like to use a centre near work as i can drop off in the morning, but work is 20 miles away.
MOT Test BY VictoriaIf a car fails an MOT do you have to tak...If a car fails an MOT do you have to take it back to the same place to get it re-tested after work has been done?
MOT Test BY JonMy current MOT expires in November 2011....My current MOT expires in November 2011. I have had another MOT May 2010 so as to sell the car with a 12 month MOT. It has failed, is my current MOT which expires Nov 2011 still valid or do I need to fix the issues with the failed MOT in May 2010? So am I now illegally driving with a failed MOT?
Brakes BY JimMy car was registered in 1967, would a h...My car was registered in 1967, would a hydraulic parking brake pass?
MOT Test BY NiallMy MOT is due 26 May but I am working ab...My MOT is due 26 May but I am working abroad and will return to UK on Saturday 27 May. Is it acceptable for me to have arranged a booking for the MOT test at the first opportunity which will be Monday 30 May?
MOT Test BY mickCan I use an MOT Certificate issued in P...Can I use an MOT Certificate issued in Portugal to tax a car in the UK?
MOT Test BY smithcan i drive my car to a pre arranged MOT...can i drive my car to a pre arranged MOT without insurance?
Seat Belts BY swanI have a seatbelt which won’t release. F...I have a seatbelt which won’t release. For my MOT does every rear passenger seat require a working seatbelt or can I just take the seatbelt out?
Brakes BY stuis the air bag warning light a mot failu...is the air bag warning light a mot failure
MOT Test BY FiaonaMy car MOT runs out on 20/03/2011, if I ...My car MOT runs out on 20/03/2011, if I book it in for an MOT on 10/03/2010 and it fails can I still use my car until 20/03/2011 as I have a valid MOT certiifcate until then.
Doors BY Berwickmy back door will not open. will this f...my back door will not open. will this fail an mot
Lights BY DonMy car has repeater indicators built int...My car has repeater indicators built into the wing mirrors.Do they both need to be working to pass MOT test.
Lights BY Davidis the high line brake light included in...is the high line brake light included in the mot test
Lights BY baptistaWill a car fail the MOT if the directio...Will a car fail the MOT if the direction indicator on the dashboard does not light but the external indicators do?
Seat Belts BY kieronWill my car fail it mot if the front of...Will my car fail it mot if the front of my car is lowered and the back not as much ? <br>And if my seat belts in the back arnt there atall will it pass?
MOT Test BY KevinIf a car fails an MOT test at one centre...If a car fails an MOT test at one centre does it have to be taken back to the same centre or can it go to another centre if it is more convenient?
MOT Test BY danMy mot run out on the 2nd of december, I...My mot run out on the 2nd of december, I got told what a mot runs to the end of a calander month tho. is this correct? could I drive my car till the end of the month if not got a mot by then.
MOT Test BY TurlsonCan i get a mot in Sweden beacause Will ...Can i get a mot in Sweden beacause Will be there for a while to work?
Lights BY Brianisthe reversing light required to work f...isthe reversing light required to work for the mot
Battery BY jcertmy battery goes flat within 2mins if i s...my battery goes flat within 2mins if i switch on the the headlights or car radio. would this fail an mot?
Wheels BY JoeWill my car fail it’s mot with out a spa...Will my car fail it’s mot with out a spare wheel in the back
MOT Test BY leeI have recently been involved in a minor...I have recently been involved in a minor accident and while my car gets repaired the MOT will run out, if I book the MOT in advance for say a week after the car is ready (parts are needed so not sure when it would be ready) will my car be legal to drive anywhere until I take it to the prebooked MOT? Thanks.
Lights BY HigginsWould a broken red casing on a rear brak...Would a broken red casing on a rear brake light fail an MOT
Brakes BY MJMy car has ABS but I want to remove it. ...My car has ABS but I want to remove it. Obviously if I do this, the light will come on. Will my car still pass it’s MOT if I remove every part of the ABS system?
Bodywork BY Ruthwill a car fail an MOT if the fuel gauge...will a car fail an MOT if the fuel gauge is not working. will a car fail an MOT if the boot doesnt open?
MOT Test BY Phil I have recently purchased a 12 month ol... I have recently purchased a 12 month old vehicle. Can I get it MOT’d for peace of mind? I know it isn’t a legal requirement until it’s three years old but I still want one done for my own peace of mind. Thanks
MOT Test BY KeithIf an MoT test is taen before the previo...If an MoT test is taen before the previous one runs out, does the new MoT run until the expiry of the original?
MOT Test BY Terrymy mot is un til 9-11-10 but ive put car...my mot is un til 9-11-10 but ive put car in on 26-10-10 and failed can i still drive car until the old one runs out on 9-11-10 or because it failed am i not allowed to drive it from my new test?
Lights BY simonI have a smashed left fog light, can the...I have a smashed left fog light, can the car pass with broken fog lights?
MOT Test BY AJRMy MOT has run out and my car failed the...My MOT has run out and my car failed the test. It’s in the garage getting fixed in order to pass. Will I get in trouble for not having a valid MOT, even though it’s in the garage?
Steering BY MarkMy car has a leaking power steering rack...My car has a leaking power steering rack. Would that fail MOT?
Lights BY karenMy reversing light is not working but th...My reversing light is not working but the bulb is ok - will this fail on an MOT
MOT Test BY Spencer The m.o.t. on my car ran out on the 16t... The m.o.t. on my car ran out on the 16th october 2010.It failed the m.o.t. I’ve got the car booked in to a garage on the 20th of october to have the work done to the vehicle. Can i use the car in the meantime?
MOT Test BY StephenI have just sent my car for scrap and no...I have just sent my car for scrap and notified DVLA accordingly. Can I get a refund on my MOT fee for the unexpired period it covers (just over 3 months)?
MOT Test BY Smith do you get an fine threw the post if yo... do you get an fine threw the post if your mot has run out but your car is on a drive
MOT Test BY AndyHOW LONG CAN I DRIVE MY CAR IF IT HAS FA...HOW LONG CAN I DRIVE MY CAR IF IT HAS FAILED ITS MOT
Tyres BY AnneDoes my spare tyre count...Does my spare tyre count
MOT Test BY peterCan I get a retest done at a different t...Can I get a retest done at a different test station?
MOT Test BY AndyHow long is a Motorcycle MOT certificate...How long is a Motorcycle MOT certificate valid?
MOT Test BY pjHow soon before my current mot expires c...How soon before my current mot expires can I have it re-tested
MOT Test BY CarolineMy car will be 3 yrs old in the middle o...My car will be 3 yrs old in the middle of October. Will I need an MOT certificate when I tax it at the end of September?
Brakes BY Mitchell I have just bought a car that passed it... I have just bought a car that passed its mot on the 9/8/10 with an advisory that the disc were worn. After 20 miles the pads are non exsistant and discs are so worn that I feel the car is dangerous. The brakes grind like mad. Should the car have passed or not.
Airbags BY Pitmanif drivers airbag not working will vehic...if drivers airbag not working will vehicle fail m.o.t.
MOT Test BY Carolmy car failed its mot this week on fault...my car failed its mot this week on faulty exhaust bracket i have a mot on the car valid until 20september can i legally drive the car on this mot or does the recent failure override this
MOT Test BY wengerI am currently abroad and my MOT is due,...I am currently abroad and my MOT is due, is there a possibility to do the MOT test abroad and/or can I do the MOT test when I am back (approx. 1 month after due date)? Thanks!
MOT Test BY Stewartmy motorcycle is out of mot, am i legal ...my motorcycle is out of mot, am i legal to drive the bike down to the testing station or must I take it down on a trailer
Steering BY Welshis an inopperable power steering pump a ...is an inopperable power steering pump a failure
MOT Test BY SuzMy last MOT cost me £125 and all I neede...My last MOT cost me £125 and all I needed were new wiper blades, the rest was the MOT charge and labour. I don’t remember ever having labour charges before, is this normal?
Instruments BY RobertDoes the speedometer come into the test...Does the speedometer come into the test
MOT Test BY RobCan I have a british registered car MOT’...Can I have a british registered car MOT’d in Portugal
MOT Test BY peterwhen is my bike eligible for its first m...when is my bike eligible for its first mot it is a 07 plate
MOT Test BY MicheleI’m currently in Italy for a long period...I’m currently in Italy for a long period with my car. Can I take an MOT equivalent here? Or do it remotely maybe? I know there’s something similar which is valid from Spain. Thanks in advance
MOT Test BY JenniferCan I have a british registered car MOT’...Can I have a british registered car MOT’d in Portugal
Exhaust BY RenzaHow do I check my exhaust emissions leve...How do I check my exhaust emissions level for my car Renault Megane Coupe 2000?
MOT Test BY Benive brught a car from a small dealear 2n...ive brught a car from a small dealear 2nd hand his put a yeas mot on it for me can i take it for another mot in another garage to make sure it safe case his mates passed it for him if it fails what can i do about it
Steering BY SophieI have a Fiat Punto and a few months ago...I have a Fiat Punto and a few months ago the power steering just stopped working. Does this deem as unsafe? I am due for my MOT and if it will fail due to this, I will seek to fix it before.
MOT Test BY Helencan i drive to test station without mot...can i drive to test station without mot
MOT Test BY Antonyhas the law not changed to four years ol...has the law not changed to four years old for a mot
Seat Belts BY hobdayCan an mot cert. be granted on a car who...Can an mot cert. be granted on a car whose rear set belt cannot be tested due the presence of a child seat?
MOT Test BY davidI have recently got a new car that waz u...I have recently got a new car that waz used as a taxi and has an up to date PSV as i will not be using the car as a taxi what do i need to do? Thanks for your help.
MOT Test BY mitchWhat can I do if my bike is found in a d...What can I do if my bike is found in a dangerous state after 3 weeks of having the MOT I rode the bike and almost crashed because I couldn’t steer the bike correctly, I have had it inspected to find the steering head bearing and front wheel bearing totally shot
MOT Test BY eaitkenWhen my MOT runs out, is there a time li...When my MOT runs out, is there a time limit before I have to get it renewed? I cant afford to get the repairs done just now, so hoped to wait a month or two. OBVIOUSLY the car will not be driven in this time, until i am ready to take it to the test centre.
Modifications BY s2459 my car is modified it has the following... my car is modified it has the following- > new engine, gearbox, back axle and fuel tank. Will it fail with the modifications? or will it be alright if everything is installed properly? Thanks.
MOT Test BY BrianDoes a classic car need to have wing mir...Does a classic car need to have wing mirror to pass mot.
MOT Test BY mclaughlinhi, my mot ran out yesterday but my test...hi, my mot ran out yesterday but my test isnt til 2morrow, can i still drive my car until then?
MOT Test BY lordCan I have an MOT done 4 months early as...Can I have an MOT done 4 months early as I will be out of the country for 6 months and the MOT runs out in September
MOT Test BY guvercan they fail an advisory on a retest...can they fail an advisory on a retest
Brakes BY joour asb pump has failed so the asb fault...our asb pump has failed so the asb fault light shows, our garage assures us that the brakes are safe but it will faile the MOT. Does it have to be failed when lder cars without abs will pass?
MOT Test BY KentMy car had failed mot, do i need to take...My car had failed mot, do i need to take it to the same garage for a re-test or can i go elsewhere for just a re-test?
MOT Test BY Droopyhow much does an MOT cost for a motorbik...how much does an MOT cost for a motorbike
MOT Test BY mariaIf an car has a MOT done in France is it...If an car has a MOT done in France is it still vaild in the UK?
MOT Test BY OliviaWe have a UK registered car at our house...We have a UK registered car at our house in Switzerland which needs an MOT in order to re-tax it. It just over 3 yrs old. Do we have to come back to the UK to do this? How does this effect our insurance if we have to drive it back? Is there an equivalent test to the MOT that could be done in neighbouring France?
Steering BY Michellenearside front inner constant velocity g...nearside front inner constant velocity gaitor leakage advice can it be dangerous
MOT Test BY GordonIf I bought a car abroad (e.g. 2002 car ...If I bought a car abroad (e.g. 2002 car from Republic of Ireland), how do I know when to MOT the car?
MOT Test BY ShaunMy daughter is in France sking at the mo...My daughter is in France sking at the moment. He MOT is due on 3rd Feb. can she get an MOT in France or does she have to travel back to UK. Is there a grace period or does the MOT have to be done before the due date
MOT Test BY davidi live part of the year in Italy and i h...i live part of the year in Italy and i have a uk registered car, the MOT test is due early march however I have a problem the car is undergoing major repairs here in Italy having a complete engine rebuild and I am not sure I will be able to drive it back before the end of March. If I go straight to the mot test once I am back in the uk is that OK even if the test is then expired by almost a month?
MOT Test BY EdCan a car without MOT be parked on a pub...Can a car without MOT be parked on a public road?
MOT Test BY GedMy mot has expired. a mot station is off...My mot has expired. a mot station is offering mot’s at £27. This garage is approximately 20 miles from my home. Can I legally drive it without tax?
MOT Test BY ElaineIs there a French equivelant to the MOT ...Is there a French equivelant to the MOT as I think I may need to register my camper as I will be out of the UK for more than 12 months?
Brakes BY Jamesmy wheels are binding on will this pass ...my wheels are binding on will this pass mot
MOT Test BY MichaelI had my car MOT test done a while back ...I had my car MOT test done a while back and had it done earlier than the renewal date ,after the test which it failed the garage gave me test sheet and quoted for the work to be done,it was around £300 pounds,as i did not have the money at the time i sais i would rebook it in when i had the funds,the manager of the garage said i could not do this as i was without an MOT certificate,i explained i still had time on my previous one to which he said it was not valid any more because i had gone for a new MOT.have i been conned or was this true i had to borrow of a freind to get the car back as they would not release it
MOT Test BY CiaoI am on a contract in Italy and are not ...I am on a contract in Italy and are not due to return until March 2010, however my MOT on my BMW bike runs out Early January. Can I get it done by the BMW shop here ?
MOT Test BY SandyI have bought a second hand car on Aug 0...I have bought a second hand car on Aug 09 and the car company told me that the car has got MOT when i bought it but after 3 months I could not receive a mot certificate so i asked the company again recently but the staff told me to check first reg date which was MAY 06 but now is NOV 09 so the MOT has expired but i didnt know before will I being fined for expired mot? what should i do now?
Lights BY Chrisdo my reversing lights need to work (car...do my reversing lights need to work (car)
MOT Test BY JimmyMy car is 4yeasr old in Feb so will need...My car is 4yeasr old in Feb so will need its first MOT. Will i be contacted regarding this or what step do i take next?
Windscreen BY SandyWhats the MOT rules on Sunstrips?...Whats the MOT rules on Sunstrips?
Registration BY Cathyis an mot dearer when you have personali...is an mot dearer when you have personalised no plates
MOT Test BY Ceiagoing to france in march 2010for 3 month...going to france in march 2010for 3 months mot runs out april, can i get it done in france and is it legal in uk. thank you
MOT Test BY Stewardwhat do i need to bring for the m.o.t....what do i need to bring for the m.o.t.
Wheels BY louiseDoes a van have to have a spare wheel to...Does a van have to have a spare wheel to pass an MoT
MOT Test BY LillyIf my car runs out of mot today can i st...If my car runs out of mot today can i still drive it tomorrow
MOT Test BY TScan i sell my car to a dealer with only ...can i sell my car to a dealer with only 2 days to go on my current mot ?
MOT Test BY DavidMy car failed its MOT today & the MOT ex...My car failed its MOT today & the MOT expires tomorrow. However the necessary repairs cannot be made at the MOT Test Station until the day after that. Is it legal for me to drive the car home today & then back to the MOT test station the day after the current MOT has expired,without driving it in between times? What is the position regarding insurance cover? Thanks
MOT Test BY Barbarahow long should an mot take to complete...how long should an mot take to complete
MOT Test BY AnitaMy car failed it’s MOT on three grounds ...My car failed it’s MOT on three grounds which I have had put right at another garage. I am taking it back for another check and am told will have to pay for a part test again. Is that correct?
MOT Test BY johnMy car has failed its MOT today, I have ...My car has failed its MOT today, I have a week left before my current MOT expires, am I allowed to use the car until the existing MOT expires or is it now deemed illegal to drive it??
Lights BY mark i have a 1986 model car. Does it need t... i have a 1986 model car. Does it need to have repeater indicators fitted to the side of the vehicle to pass the MOT?
Lights BY stewartA front indicator has a crack and a hole...A front indicator has a crack and a hole in it of about the size of a 50p, it works fine but will this hole casue the mot failuire?
Seats BY Allencould you please tell me if a car would ...could you please tell me if a car would pass its MOT with a broken front passenger seat.there is 2 white pieces of plastic that the seat runs on it is an Avensis 2006 these have broken off
Exhaust BY wendy My car failed its MOT on the exhaust em... My car failed its MOT on the exhaust emissions. I took it to another garage to get the exhaust problem sorted out and they passed it first time with a low reading of 0.45. They told me the garage that initially failed the MOT should have provided a printout of the emissions as proof of the reason for failure. I have asked for the printout but they tell me the emissions were so high that they could not obtain a printout! Is this possible?
Bodywork BY peteri have a small rust area on the floor of...i have a small rust area on the floor of my swb transit van how near to a load bearing point does it need to be to require welding repair ?
MOT Test BY gezcan i drive mot station with no mot and ...can i drive mot station with no mot and insurance and notax
MOT Test BY LobbyIf i take my car for its mot before the ...If i take my car for its mot before the existing certificate runs out and it fails can i still drive it on the road up till the original runs out or does the failure overwrite the existing mot
MOT Test BY Woodydo i need insurance to get an m.o.t...do i need insurance to get an m.o.t
Electrics BY WilliamMy MOT is due in 2 days and a warning li...My MOT is due in 2 days and a warning light has just come on indicating a issue with the airbag system, will the car still pass the MOT with the warning light for air bag on.
MOT Test BY talliv had mot done at local garage there fa...iv had mot done at local garage there failed it so took it to another garage and there said that the work my local garage said does not need doing.can this other garage do my mot now
MOT Test BY AnnI was charged £60 plus £20 retest for my...I was charged £60 plus £20 retest for my Nissian Micra is this correct?????
MOT Test BY AnnIf my car fails it MOT can I take it bac...If my car fails it MOT can I take it back to another garage for retest.
Wipers BY lesleyMy rear wiper blade is split. Would that...My rear wiper blade is split. Would that cause an MOT failure?
Wheels BY FlashWhat are the regulations regarding spare...What are the regulations regarding spare wheels and tyres
MOT Test BY lodhiHi, I find out incorrect mileage on my r...Hi, I find out incorrect mileage on my recent MOT carried out by my local garage. MOT tester is refusing to change or replace the certificate. Actual mileage is 170k whereas it is reported only 52 k on the certificate. Further on line record shows that the tester had written Petrol instead of Diesel fuel. What can I do against the testing station and my garage?
MOT Test BY hileesmy car failed an mot can i take to anoth...my car failed an mot can i take to another?
Brakes BY lain4x4 brake tests.can permanent 4x4drives ...4x4 brake tests.can permanent 4x4drives be tested on rollers?
Bodywork BY Azizis a small dent to the front bumper fail...is a small dent to the front bumper fails mot?
Tyres BY DanielIf I have normal tyres on a car that is ...If I have normal tyres on a car that is supposed to have runflats as they doesnt have a spare tyre will it fail an MOT?
Security BY StepMY PASSENGER REAR DOOR DRVRS SIDE CENTRA...MY PASSENGER REAR DOOR DRVRS SIDE CENTRAL LOCKING FAILS TO OPEN NOW WILL THIS FAIL MY CAR IN AN MOT
Lights BY coli have contenental headlights on my mg z...i have contenental headlights on my mg zr from when i bought it in germany.will this fail me
MOT Test BY Kaymy expiry date says 1/5/09 so can i driv...my expiry date says 1/5/09 so can i drive it on this date or not? is it valid for that day?
MOT Test BY SamWhat is the proceedure for having a MOT ...What is the proceedure for having a MOT test on vehicles whilst in France from UK.
Modifications BY tommy car is modifyed it has the following-...my car is modifyed it has the following- > fullbody kit > new front seats > undercar neon lights > new feet pedals > racing steering wheel. > will it fail with the modifications? or will it be alright if everything is installed properly!
MOT Test BY baretoWhats M O T abbreviation stands for?...Whats M O T abbreviation stands for?
MOT Test BY RobCan I find out when my MOT is due if I h...Can I find out when my MOT is due if I have lost my certificate?
Lights BY Adammy indicators work but not the hazards w...my indicators work but not the hazards will this pass on the mot
Electrics BY leemy srs light stays on will this fail the...my srs light stays on will this fail the mot
MOT Test BY pezi have a 50cc scooter, will this fail th...i have a 50cc scooter, will this fail the mot if the speedo isent working and the front mudguard is missing?
MOT Test BY AinsleyMy car was made in March 2006, and so is...My car was made in March 2006, and so is just turning three year old. Will I need an MOT this year or next year.
Steering BY DazHave a 1965 vw van steering box is worki...Have a 1965 vw van steering box is working fine but leaking fluid is this a failure. many thanks.
Brakes BY KimI have a rover 75 and when braking I can...I have a rover 75 and when braking I can hear a popping noise.. the car drives fine and brakes ok.
Exhaust BY brunkerlezi own a 1993 impreza classic import (tur...i own a 1993 impreza classic import (turbo) does it have to have a cat fitted and can it be failed on emissions
Exhaust BY niallMy BMW 320D Touring has a rattly exhaust...My BMW 320D Touring has a rattly exhaust, its not leaking and the silencer works fine, but at idle the exhaust vibrates and rattles, will this fail the MOT?
Wipers BY hyacinthIs the rear window wiper checked and hav...Is the rear window wiper checked and have to be working
MOT Test BY GaustenMy tax disc runs out on 28 Feb; my 3 yr ...My tax disc runs out on 28 Feb; my 3 yr old car is due for its first MOT on 3 March. Presumably I can tax my car without the MOT, but must I then get the car tested on/before 3 March?
MOT Test BY JohnAt what age does a car or minibus used a...At what age does a car or minibus used as a taxi need an MOT?
Bodywork BY pennybath@hotmail.co.ukdo i need wings on my 1922 model t ford ...do i need wings on my 1922 model t ford speedster for a mot
Miscellaneous BY mic.h.al@wp.plHow to check mileage is it 37000 not (1)...How to check mileage is it 37000 not (1)37000?Ford Escort’s odemeter has got just five numbers.. Got m.o.t. from ’04 when had 7000 miles,but nothing before.. Help me please,Thank you.
Brakes BY AnonMy wifes’ Hyundai Getz has been failed o...My wifes’ Hyundai Getz has been failed on a front brake imbalance of 26%. The test was unobserved. There is not the slightest deviation to either side when the brakes are applied at any speed or force. Can we demand to see the test performed as we do not beleive the test result? The tester also daid the car should not be driven even thogh the current MOT has not expired.
MOT Test BY Ashi dont have an mot certificate from the ...i dont have an mot certificate from the last mot how do i find out when mine is due
MOT Test BY lynMy car is a 55 plate and was registered ...My car is a 55 plate and was registered feburary 2006, not sure what date. When will it need to MOT it?
MOT Test BY AntMy car is registered 11.06,but the plate...My car is registered 11.06,but the plate is 07. When do i get my m.o.t? 11.09 or 03.10
MOT Test BY Adamif i take my car to a testing station a ...if i take my car to a testing station a month early, and it fails its MOT, will that render the old certificate invalid, or will it still be mot'd for that said month
MOT Test BY keefycan i drive to a mot station if pre book...can i drive to a mot station if pre booked without a current mot on my car
MOT Test BY JackCan I watch an MOT vehicle inspection?...Can I watch an MOT vehicle inspection?
MOT Test BY PeterI have lost my MOT certificate, can I ge...I have lost my MOT certificate, can I get a duplicate copy?
Steering BY WayneWe have a truck that the driver has adde...We have a truck that the driver has added a steering aid (knob) if this truck is sent for an MOT with it on will it pass or fail what is the windscreen regs for stickers and flags hanging.
Horn BY MichaelHi, Does my Horn on my car have to work ...Hi, Does my Horn on my car have to work to pass an MOT?
MOT Test BY PJWhich year was the MOT introduced...Which year was the MOT introduced
Wipers BY maxI have a hatchback and the rear windscre...I have a hatchback and the rear windscreen wiper isn't working. > Would that class as a failure? As saloons don't have rear ones. Is it a > case of 'if it's there, it should be working?'
Wheels BY PeterIs a spare wheel needed to pass the MOT?...Is a spare wheel needed to pass the MOT?
MOT Test BY JamesAm I notified by the VIA when my test da...Am I notified by the VIA when my test date is due?
MOT Test BY franklinhow many cars fail the test...how many cars fail the test
Wipers BY Mark ValentineCan I pass the MOT with the drivers side...Can I pass the MOT with the drivers side wiper only
Lights BY Graham WardIf on a 1991 motorcycle the indicators a...If on a 1991 motorcycle the indicators are removed, will this fail an MOT
MOT Test BY RobinMy motor scooter is due for it's first M...My motor scooter is due for it's first MOT at the beginning of December. I wont be using it untill the middle of next year. How long can I leave the scooter with no MOT if I leave it locked in the garage
Lights BY Jamie ProphetsMy Honda Prelude (1996) import does not ...My Honda Prelude (1996) import does not have a rear fog light. I cannot tell if it has been removed or if it was never included as part of the standard spec. There is no sign of a switch to control a fog light. Do i require one therefor in order to pass a Mot test?
Brakes brake imbalance BY Les HedauxQuestion: My wifes Toyota Corolla estate...Question: My wifes Toyota Corolla estate has failed the MOT test on a rear brake imbalance one wheel 180 n/m one wheel 220 n/m does the brake imbalance apply to rear brakes (one mot test station says not
MOT Test BY Guerric BrunetI brought my car from France and I need ...I brought my car from France and I need an MOT to get new UK registration number and plates. Do I have anything special to carry out in this MOT and how much will it cost me?
MOT Test BY LoiseWe are taking our car abroad this summer...We are taking our car abroad this summer, do we have to take the MOT certificate and log book with us?
MOT Test BY ChristineI have heard a friend recommending a ‘pr...I have heard a friend recommending a ‘pre-MOT’ test, surely this is just paying for the same items to be checked twice?
Brakes BY StretchMy parking brake lever travels 4 or 5 no...My parking brake lever travels 4 or 5 notches before it is fully engaged, a friend told me it must not be more than 3 notches or it will fail, is this true?
Suspension BY JanetMy car’s suspension is working well enou...My car’s suspension is working well enough but there is a noise which, I suspect, is a rear wheel bearing. Does the MOT test cover such noises
Lights BY freddieMy car is an American import with the in...My car is an American import with the indicators flashing red in the rear lights. I have yet to register in the U.K. for the M.O.T.Test, are these lights acceptable here
Exhaust BY TommyMy SILENCER has been 'bored-out' by a pr...My SILENCER has been 'bored-out' by a previous boy-racer owner - It makes my modest Vauxhall Corsa sound like an AC Cobra on heat! I'm worried about its first MOT, which is due next month; do I need to get a new one?
Seat Belts BY StanMy dog, unfortunately, chews the SEATBEL...My dog, unfortunately, chews the SEATBELTS in the rear of my car with the result that they are badly frayed, but they still work, will this necessarily fail the MOT?
Tyres BY AlanI bought a new TYRE whilst abroad on hol...I bought a new TYRE whilst abroad on holiday recently and I notice it does not show the size of the tyre on the wall - Will this affect the MOT test?
Brakes BY TrevorThe BRAKES on my front wheels pull very ...The BRAKES on my front wheels pull very slightly to the left when applied in emergency, at other times it is not noticeable. Will this imbalance automatically fail the Test?
Lights BY MikeMy HEADLAMP lens has a professional repa...My HEADLAMP lens has a professional repair and it has not affected the beam, will this fail the MOT: I cannot get a new lens, as they are no longer available.
Registration BY RickyI own a ‘grey import’ manufactured in 19...I own a ‘grey import’ manufactured in 1998 but not imported to the UK until 2001. Is the MOT test due from the third anniversary of registration in the UK or original manufacture and delivery abroad.
Registration BY FranklynMy new (second-hand) car is not yet regi...My new (second-hand) car is not yet registered in my name and the log book (V.5) is still with Swansea: Can I test the car?
Exhaust BY BrianMy exhaust developed a “pin hole” and I ...My exhaust developed a “pin hole” and I am in dispute at present with the exhaust centre that fitted same: My MOT test is due shortly, must I delay the test until a new system is fitted?
Lights BY Tim FoxallI require further information on the min...I require further information on the minimum throw required from dipped and full beam head lights if there is such a constraint made upon vehicles in the UK. Additionally is there a maximum throw allowed to avoid dazzling?
Brakes BY Pat RichardsMy wife’s 1982 Mini has “spongy” brakes ...My wife’s 1982 Mini has “spongy” brakes but the car seems to stop well enough with a little pumping. Will this automatically fail the MOT? A major repair would cost us more than the car is worth!
Lights BY Christine MillsMy car, a Renault Twingo, is LHD and pre...My car, a Renault Twingo, is LHD and previously registered in Spain. I have fitted AA approved masks to the headlamps to stop glare from the dipped beam, will they be acceptable for the MOT?
Security BY Robin WiseThe lock on the boot of my BMW 3-series ...The lock on the boot of my BMW 3-series is really hard to undo, would this problem fail an MOT?
MOT Test BY Tony WalmerI am going to live in France for three m...I am going to live in France for three months during which time the MOT will expire. Is it possible to have the test carried out in France?
Lights BY Roy CarrI have a 1985 car fitted with hazard war...I have a 1985 car fitted with hazard warning lights but they are temperamental and despite my garage’s attempts to fix them, they do not always work. If I explain the position to the examiner, and the fact that prior to 1986 a hazard warning device was not required by regulation, could they be exempt from the MOT test?
Security BY Tim CrowleyThe ‘child-proof’ lock on one of the rea...The ‘child-proof’ lock on one of the rear doors of my estate car is faulty and I cannot always open the door from the inside, if this happens on the MOT test, will it fail?
Agricultural BY FrancesDoes an agricultural tractor used primar...Does an agricultural tractor used primarily off road with occasional on road use need an MOT
MOT Test BY ColletteMy MOT ran out on 26th May, my test is b...My MOT ran out on 26th May, my test is booked for 5th June, which is the first available appointment at my normal garage due to the long weekend. How I do I stand with regards to driving my car in the meantime
MOT Test BY FrankIs it possible to have your car MOT on t...Is it possible to have your car MOT on the continent
Security BY Maxine HortonThe lock on the boot of my Ford Fiesta i...The lock on the boot of my Ford Fiesta is really hard to undo, would this problem fail an MOT?
MOT Test BY Andrew MorrisonWhere to complain about cost of MOT work...Where to complain about cost of MOT work carried out
Lights BY PhilCan a vehicle fail the MOT Test having a...Can a vehicle fail the MOT Test having amber sidelights
MOT Test BY Mike SouthportWhat does the MOT cover...What does the MOT cover
MOT Test BY J BrownLost or Damaged MOT Certificates...Lost or Damaged MOT Certificates
MOT Test BY DesWhen was the MOT Test introduced...When was the MOT Test introduced
Mirrors BY MikeWould a broken wing mirror cause you to ...Would a broken wing mirror cause you to fail the MOT
Wheels BY George TruroWould a worn spare wheel tyre cause you...Would a worn spare wheel tyre cause you to fail the MOT
HPI Check BY Gavin/GrahamWhat do the catagories mean when a car i...What do the catagories mean when a car is written off?? Specifically group D
Motor Caravans BY JaquelineI have been looking around for a motor c...I have been looking around for a motor caravan to replace the old family jalopy, do these require any special commercial M.O.T. testing ?
Suspension BY Terry from CardiffMy 1996 Mondeo needs new shock absorbers...My 1996 Mondeo needs new shock absorbers at the rear and my local Ford garage has quoted £150 - This seems very expensive, is there a safe alternative ?
Chassis BY Brian from LiverpoolMy 1972 Mini Mayfair is due for it’s M....My 1972 Mini Mayfair is due for it’s M.O.T. Test next month and I’m sure that the sub-frame is rotten. Does the Test cover this and how much will it cost to fix ?



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