Does a failed MOT invalidate the old one?
The answer is that you can still drive your vehicle if it fails the test and its existing MOT certificate is still valid (i.e. if your test was before the expiry date) as long as no ‘dangerous’ problem(s) were listed in the MOT.
What happens if your car doesn’t pass MOT?
If your car fails its MOT: You will be given a refusal of MOT certificate (VT30) Your vehicle must be repaired and retested to comply with MOT standards. You may not be covered by your insurance, so you are advised not to drive it, except to an approved test centre or a garage for repairs.
How much is a partial MOT retest?
You only need a partial retest if you leave the vehicle at the test centre for repair and it’s retested within 10 working days. There’s no fee for this.
How long after your MOT expires Can you drive?
If your car fails its MOT you can only continue to drive it if the previous year’s MOT is still valid – which might occur if you submitted the car for its test two weeks early. You can still drive it away from the testing centre or garage if no ‘dangerous’ problems were identified during the MOT.
How long does a partial MOT retest take?
For a discounted partial retest, you can take your car to another garage for repairs and return it to us within 10 working days for a retest.
Can police tell if I have no MOT?
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems are now commonplace and can identify vehicles driving without an MOT. The police may also want to check your vehicle for faults which make it unroadworthy, which can lead to a higher fine, points on your licence and even your vehicle being taken away.
Can you drive a car with no MOT?
If your vehicle fails its MOT test you aren’t allowed to drive it further, unless you are driving to a pre-booked repair and MOT appointment and no serious faults were found on your vehicle.
What happens to my car if I fail the MOT?
In the event of a failed MOT, the test centre will issue you with a VT30 ‘Refusal of an MOT Test Certificate’. This will have your car’s details on it, as well as the MOT test number and the reasons why it didn’t pass. Be sure to keep hold of it, as you’ll need to present it in the event of a retest or an appeal.
Which is the worst car to pass Mot?
MOT results sourced from the Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA) for 2017 has been used to list the 10 models in each vehicle category – from city cars to large SUVs – with the worst track records when it comes to passing the assessment at the first attempt.
Can you take a car away with a valid MOT certificate?
It has a perfectly valid MOT, but it is now stuck at the garage until next week when the parts arrive. They have me over a barrel to charge what they want to fix it too. You can take your vehicle away if your MOT certificate is still valid.