All vehicles 3 years old or more are required to have a valid MOT test certificate, which should be renewed annually. It is your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is examined every 12 months. You can find the expiry date of your MOT on your existing MOT test certificate, and you can have your vehicle MOT tested up to 28 days in advance. The expiry date on your new MOT is 12 months from the expiry of your old one, rather than 12 months from the day you took the test, so as long as your MOT test is due in the next 28 days, you won’t lose any days for having your vehicle tested early.
The only thing you need to bring with you is the vehicle being tested! Our nominated tester will be able to look up your vehicle on the DVSA database to find the existing MOT details. You can even book MOT tests up to 1 month before your current due date without losing the existing expiry date, essentially giving you 13 months on your MOT instead of 12. Book your MOT online today.
Without a current MOT certificate, you will be unable to drive your vehicle lawfully or renew your road tax. The penalty for not having an up-to-date MOT certificate could be a fine. Also, if the vehicle is involved in an accident, you may be asked to produce your MOT certificate. An insurance claim could be affected by the absence of your MOT, especially in the case of injury.
The MOT test takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. EKR Commercials is equipped with comfortable seating, free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi, so you can make yourself at home, and we will carry out your MOT while you wait.
