Can you drive your car away if it fails the MOT?

It’s illegal to drive without a valid MOT. If your car has failed, and the date on your certificate has passed, you can only drive your car to be repaired or to a pre-arranged MOT appointment, and only if it is roadworthy.

Can I drive my car if it fails MOT 2021?

Basically, you can drive your vehicle away with an MoT fail even if you have an old valid MoT certificate still in date, unless a ‘dangerous’ issue has been listed on the paperwork and the minimum standards of roadworthiness aren’t met. Ultimately if you drive the car away and something happens, you’re still liable”.

What is the penalty for driving with a failed MOT?

If you can take your vehicle away, it must still meet the minimum standards of roadworthiness at all times. You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle that has failed its MOT because of a ‘dangerous’ problem.

Do you have to pay for MOT again if it fails?

If your vehicle fails it’s MOT test and is left at the station it was originally tested in to be repaired, then no additional fee is charged for a retest. This is known as a Partial Re-Examination or Partial Retest.

What are my options if my car fails its MOT?

If your vehicle fails its MOT, it is possible to get a retest providing you address the repairs that need to be carried out. You can either address the repairs to your vehicle there and then, or take your car away for the repairs to be fixed.

What happens if I MOT my car early and it fails?

If your vehicle fails its MOT before your old MOT certificate expires: You can drive your vehicle with a major fault if your old MOT is still valid, because you took your vehicle in for an MOT early. But your vehicle does have faults that may make it unroadworthy, and if stopped by the police you could be prosecuted.

How long do you get to retest an MOT failure?

Firstly, all MOT retest applications need to be made within 21 days of the MOT test failure. The retest needs to then be completed within 60 days of the initial test.

How long does it take to fix an MOT failure?

You’ll only need a partial retest if you take the vehicle from the test centre for repairs and take it back within 10 working days. You can be charged a partial retest fee for this. In all other cases, you’ll need to get a full retest and pay the full MOT test fee again.

How long can MOT be overdue?

An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is printed on your current MOT pass certificate. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.

What happens if you fail an MOT test?

You can appeal an MOT test failure or complain to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you think your vehicle should not have passed. You can take your own action against an MOT test centre through Trading Standards, personal legal proceedings or reporting the centre to the police.

What do I do if my car fails an MOT?

Appeal if your vehicle failed an MOT. You need to discuss your test results with the test centre before anyone starts repairs. You can appeal against the failure if you think it’s wrong. Fill in the complaint form and send it to DVSA within 14 working days of the test. DVSA will contact you within 5 days to discuss your appeal.

What are the most common Mot fails?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA) is encouraging drivers to avoid MOT fails and save money. The latest MOT testing data for Great Britain shows that around 40% of cars fail their MOT at the first attempt. You can avoid the common MOT fails by checking: lightbulbs are working – 30% of all faults related to lighting and signalling

How do I appeal a failed DVSA test?

You can appeal against the failure if you think it’s wrong. Fill in the complaint form and send it to DVSA within 14 working days of the test. DVSA will contact you within 5 days to discuss your appeal. If DVSA decides to recheck your vehicle, you’ll need to arrange a date and pay the full test fee again.