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Is Driving A Vehicle Without An MOT Certificate Illegal and Its Consequences_

MOT is a mandatory and legal test for all vehicles in the United Kingdom which are older than 3 years. The certificate of this test is like a validity that your vehicle is safe for driving, safe for the environment, and its various parts are in good working condition. But, many people would drive their vehicle without an MOT but these people donu2019t know that driving a vehicle without an MOT certificate is illegal and you might face various consequences.

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Is Driving A Vehicle Without An MOT Certificate Illegal and Its Consequences_

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  1. Is Driving A Vehicle Without An MOT Certificate Illegal and Its Consequences? MOT is a mandatory and legal test for all vehicles in the United Kingdom which are older than 3 years. The certificate of this test is like a validity that your vehicle is safe for driving, safe for the environment, and its various parts are in good working condition. But, many people would drive their vehicle without an MOT but these people don’t know that driving a vehicle without an MOT certificate is illegal and you might face various consequences. In this blog, we will be providing you with a detailed breakdown of what are the consequences that one has to face for driving their vehicle without a valid MOT and in which cases you are allowed to do that. What Are The Consequences Of Driving Without An MOT Certificate? The United Kingdom government has made this test mandatory and therefore its certificate is also mandatory for you to carry around with your vehicle. The UK police use an automatic vehicle tracking camera system which will track the number plate of your vehicle and through that get all the information about it which also includes the result of its MOT Cardiff. If it is found that you are driving without having a valid MOT certificate then you would have to face various consequences. This includes- paying hefty fines, points getting reduced from your driving license, and in some cases, you would even be banned from driving for a lifetime. Here is a detailed

  2. explanation of the consequences that you should be ready to face if you are driving a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate: ● If you are caught in a situation like this then firstly you will be asked to pay a fine. The amount that you have to pay can be around £1,000. But, if an inspection is done and it is found that your vehicle has some dangerous issues then the fine can go up to £2,500. ● The next problem that you will be facing is the points getting deducted from your driving license which can be problematic as this can lead to a lifetime ban on driving in the United Kingdom. ● Apart from the above mentioned fine, you will also face other financial issues as you won’t have any insurance coverage if you don’t have a valid MOT. So, if you are caught without a valid MOT then you ultimately don’t have insurance as well leading to an extra fine of £300. ● As there won’t be any insurance on your vehicle, facing a situation like an accident at this time will also be very problematic. ● You would be thinking that this won’t be an issue if your car is parked. But, you should keep in mind that according to the rules, even if your car is parked and it gets destroyed due to a natural disaster and if it is found that the car did not have a valid MOT then there will be no insurance coverage for that. When Can You Drive A Vehicle Without A Valid MOT? Apart from these, there are also some special situations in which the government will allow you to drive your vehicle without a valid MOT. Following are some examples of these situations: ● If you have a pre booked MOT and you are driving to the test centre then you won’t be fined. ● If your vehicle has not completed its 3 years from the date of registration then you are not required to get the MOT certificate and is valid to drive around without one. ● Even if you have a failing certificate, you are allowed to drive your vehicle as long as it does not contain any dangerous defect. How To Check the MOT Due Date? There are many people who don’t know how to check their MOT due date. Well, we are here for you. There are various ways to know this and below is a detailed list of these ways: ● The easiest way to check this is through your previous MOT certificate. On this, you can find the due date for your certificate. ● The United Kingdom government has made a website where all you need to do is enter your registration number and you will get all the information related to your vehicle’s MOT.

  3. ● There are various other tools and portals which are free to use that will provide you with this information. Conclusion Keeping yourself updated with the due date of your vehicle’s MOT can be quite useful for you, not only in terms of legality but also to ensure that your Car Service Cardiff is working in maintaining the condition of your vehicle. Nowadays, with everything being digital booking an MOT does not take up a lot of time as well. You should always book an appointment 3 to 5 days before the date on which your MOT certificate will expire. This will help you ensure that you won’t have to drive a vehicle without an MOT certificate. So, what are you waiting for? Check the due date of your vehicle’s current MOT certificate and if it is coming close then book an appointment today.

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