What to do if MOT certificate expires?

Taking your vehicle for the MOT test in a year is not only necessary but a legal requirement for all vehicles in the UK. The MOT test ensures the car is roadworthy and safe for you and other drivers on the road, besides making sure a safe quantity of exhaust eruptions are given off from the car. No matter how long you have been driving and what condition your vehicle may be, no one appreciates the dreaded feeling of having to travel to the local garage for their yearly MOT test. There are several checks included on the list to pass the test such as lights, brakes, car body, seat belts, tyres, and many more. These areas of your car could be the reason for an MOT fail.

The service of MOT Warrington is offered by various Auto Centres in Warrington.

What to do if the MOT certificate expires? You might not be informed of this, but you can book your vehicle for its MOT up to one month before the expiry date, and still have the latest MOT run for a complete year from the expiry date. Furthermore, since the entire process is now computerised, you do not have to spend time driving around for the old MOT certificate.

If your vehicle fails its MOT before your old MOT certificate expires:

• It is not legally right to drive your vehicle with harmful faults so these require to be repaired immediately. In case, if you are driving a vehicle with a harmful fault, you could be fined or restricted from driving and get three points on your driving license because your car is automatically marked as no more lasting road allowed on the UK’s digital vehicle database.
• If your vehicle's old MOT certificate is still valid, you are allowed to drive your car with a significant fault because you got your car in for an MOT test shortly. But the damages appeared on your vehicle can make it unroadworthy and if checked by the policemen you could involve in legal action.

If your vehicle fails the MOT on the same day as your MOT certificate expires:

• As you cannot drive a vehicle with harmful faults so you may take your car to get it repaired, but if you are caught by police and deem it not roadworthy, you could be prosecuted.
• If you have repaired the fault on your vehicle, you can use your car to a garage for an MOT test. Further, without repairs, it could fail the MOT test.

One simple alternative to solve such issues with whether or not you can legitimately drive the car is to have the servicing done at the same garage where your vehicle failed its MOT test. If you take your car elsewhere for repair and deliver it before the closing of the next working day, the test is usually free.