Defects
will be classified as serious, major, or minor under new laws. If your car has
a minor fault, it will pass with repairs recommended. Both major and dangerous
faults result in a failure.
MOT
failures will be promptly kept on a national database under the new
regulations, making it illegal to drive after a MOT with serious or dangerous
problems. Even though their latest MOT is still valid, motorists may be
penalised if their vehicle has a major problem.
Additional
car tests, exemptions for select classic cars, and tighter emissions limits for
diesel cars are among the other new restrictions.
Please
note, when looking for a car service near me garage to book an MOT, book
with a garage who carry out MOT tests, car service and repairs just in case of
a MOT failure.
MOT
prices are regulated, and MOT test sites are only allowed to charge a certain
amount.
The
exact sum varies depending on the vehicle type however, it may cost up to
£54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a regular motorbike. The MOT charge is also
VAT-free.
Visit
the GOV UK website for a complete explanation of maximum prices. Search online
for ‘how to check vehicle MOT history’ as this information is also
available on the GOV UK website.
What happens if my MOT test fails?
Your
car will have failed its MOT if it was classified as having 'dangerous'
or'major' faults in your MOT test reports. As a result, you may not be
permitted to drive the car again until the issues are resolved.
You
may also receive a list of'minor' or 'advisory' problems, which you should
monitor or resolve in the future, in addition to a test failure.
When
your vehicle fails the MOT, the test centre will issue you a'refusal of a MOT
test certificate' (paper copy), which will be registered on the MOT database.
Book your car with a garage in Reading who not only complete MOT tests
but also carry out vehicle repair and maintenance work to avoid further hassle.
How soon can I book a MOT?
An
MOT can be performed up to one month, minus one day, before the expiration date
of your existing MOT certificate, while keeping the expiry date anniversary.
For
instance, if you have your MOT done a month before the required date, your MOT
will be valid for 13 months.Check MOT status of your vehicle today to
make sure you are not driving without a valid MOT which can result in an
unlimited fine.
What happens if my MOT is passed?
When
your car passes its MOT, the test centre will provide you a new MOT
certificate. In addition, the results of the exam will be entered into the
national MOT database.
You
may be handed a list of 'minor' or 'advisory' faults to monitor or rectify in
the future, in addition to a MOT pass and the ability to drive away. Our
recommendation is to resolve such 'advisory' issues as soon as possible, before
they become more serious, dangerous, or costly.
You
can also check MOT history of your vehicle online and confirm what were
the previous ‘minor’ or ‘advisory’ faults.
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