When it comes to keeping our cars on the road, it's crucial that we all drive with a valid MOT.
If you are caught driving without a valid MOT in the UK, people behind the wheel can be fined up to £1,000. This however can increase rising to £2,500 if you are considered to be driving a dangerous car, as well as potentially landing you with three points on your license.
With this in mind, car buying company, Goodbye Car, have analysed search data to reveal that, on average, every month 57,562 people living in the UK take to Google to ask when their my MOT due.
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So, with a fine or points of your licence a risk you may face, here are some things you may want to double check.
8 most confusing MOT questions answered by car experts
1. When is my MOT due?
To find out if the MOT is due on your car, you can use the Gov.uk MOT Status Checker. To make use of this function, you can simply enter your vehicle’s registration plate number. They state that if your car is new, you’ll need to get an MOT test done before the third anniversary of its registration.
2. How long does an MOT take?
On average, an MOT test in the UK takes between 45 minutes to an hour. However, if your car fails the test or there are complications that need to be investigated further, it can take longer.
If you car has to be taken in, especially if it's longer than planned, you should come up with plans beforehand should this happen to stay prepared.
3. How much for an MOT?
The cost of your MOT will depend on the test centre you’ve chosen and the type of car or motorcycle you have. There are maximum fees that MOT test stations can charge - £54.85 for a car and £39.65 for a standard motorcycle.
The price can rise to a maximum of £124.50 if you have a Class 5 vehicle with more than 16 passenger seats.
4. Is my car MOT’d?
If you want to check whether or not you have a valid MOT, you can check online through the Gov.uk website.
5. What does MOT stand for?
MOT stands for Ministry of Transport. This is the company responsible for creating the test in order to make sure that the vehicles on the road are safe for the person behind the wheel as well as other road users. Goodbye Car state that the actual Ministry of Transport doesn’t exist anymore in the present day, as it has evolved into what we know now as the Department of Transport.
6. What is an MOT in the UK?
An MOT is a test that vehicles in the UK have to undergo annually to make sure that they’re legally roadworthy. The testers in the garage will look at various parts of your car to make sure they work as intended. They also look into whether your vehicle meets environmental and exhaust emissions standards.
7. What Is checked on an MOT?
The following parts of your car will be checked during an MOT:
Bodywork
Boot
Doors
Lights
Reg Plate
Towbar
Tyres
Windscreen and Wipers
Wing Mirrors
Horn
Seats
Seatbelts and Airbags
Bonnet
Brakes
Steering
Suspension
Exhaust System
Fuel System
Wiring and Battery
8. Can you drive without an MOT?
You should never drive your car without an MOT certificate in the UK as it is both illegal and unsafe. By driving without an MOT, you are invalidating your insurance and could be stopped by the police.
The only reason you are able to drive without one is if you are driving directly to the MOT test garage if it has expired. You cannot travel anywhere else.
If you are caught driving without an MOT you could be fined up to £1000 and your vehicle can be impounded.
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