Mot check
- when is my mot due on car
- when is the first mot due on a new car
- how do i know when my.mot is due
- when is my car m o t due
When is my first mot due
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When is my MOT due date?
Each year, you’re legally required to check if your car is in a roadworthy condition. But there may be some confusion about the actual date when your MOT expires - this is what we’ll clarify today.
Your first MOT is due on the car’s third year anniversary of registration.
If it’s older, your MOT due date is the anniversary of the last MOT.
You may have other questions about this topic, so let’s dig in!
How long is my MOT valid for?
An MOT is valid for 12 months. Leap/non-leap years play no role here.
If your current certificate was issued, let’s say, on 1 April 2022, it will be valid until 1 April 2023.
Is MOT due every year?
Yes, MOT is due every year (if your car got an MOT extension, keep in mind that it was a one-off event during the lockdown).
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That means you will have to get your car inspected at the MOT test centre annually. Although, it doesn’t have to happen on the same date each year.
Is an MOT valid on the expiry date?
Yes, an MOT certificate is valid up to midnight on the expiry date.
But if you drive your car exactly on the day your MO