How long do you have to get mot after it expires

How long is an MOT certificate valid for?

Your MOT certificate is one of the most important pieces of paper (digital or physical) when you live and drive in the UK.

You need a valid MOT certificate to legally drive on public roads (along with a few other things including up-to-date vehicle tax and Car Insurance).

How long does an MOT last?

MOT certificates, after you MOT your car for the first time, are usually valid for 12 months (minus a day) from the date of the test and need to be renewed yearly.

My car is 3 years old when do i need an mot

This should correspond to the day you purchased your car initially, but not always. Sometimes you MOT your car early enough that your MOT date shifts or other circumstances move your MOT date, like having to retest after repairs.

You can find out when your car MOT runs out by checking online at GOV.UK. Checking the MOT history of your car will also tell you more detail about old MOT tests, like:

• If it passed or failed
• The mileage when it was tested
• The date of the test
• Any failures or minor issues reported
• When the next MOT is
  how long is it valid for
  valid for a month