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Everything You Need to Know About Checking Your MOT Status and History

The primary purpose of the MOT test is to ensure that vehicles on the road are safe and roadworthy. This helps to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on UK roads and protects both drivers and pedestrians.

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Everything You Need to Know About Checking Your MOT Status and History

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  1. Everything You Need to Know About Checking Your MOT Status and History As a vehicle owner in the UK, it is your responsibility to ensure that your car is safe and roadworthy at all times. One of the most important ways to do this is by regularly checking your MOT status and history. In this article, we will take a closer look at what the MOT test is, why it is important, how to check my MOT history and status, and what to do if your vehicle fails its MOT. What is an MOT test? MOT stands for Ministry of Transport, and the MOT status test is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness, and exhaust emissions. The test is carried out by authorised testing centres across the UK and covers a range of components and systems, including brakes, lights, steering, suspension, tyres, and exhaust emissions. Why is an MOT test important? The primary purpose of the MOT test is to ensure that vehicles on the road are safe and roadworthy. This helps to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on UK roads and protects both drivers and pedestrians. Additionally, having a valid MOT certificate is a legal requirement for most vehicles in the UK, and failure to have a valid MOT certificate can result in fines, penalty points, and even prosecution. How to check your MOT status and history There are several ways to check your MOT status and history, including: Online MOT status checker: You can check MOT status online by visiting the GOV.UK website and entering your vehicle registration number. This will show you the expiry date of your current MOT certificate and any previous MOT test results.

  2. MOT history checker: You can also check your MOT history checker online by visiting the GOV.UK website and entering your vehicle registration number. This will show you a record of all your previous MOT test results, including any advisory or failure notices. SMS text message: If you prefer, you can also check your MOT status by sending an SMS text message to 77877 with the message "MOT" followed by your vehicle registration number. What to do if your vehicle fails its MOT If your vehicle fails its MOT, you will receive a failure notice that lists the reasons why it failed. You will then need to have these issues repaired and your vehicle retested within 10 working days. If your vehicle is not repaired and retested within this time, you may be fined and your vehicle could be impounded. In conclusion, checking your MOT status and history is an essential part of being a responsible vehicle owner in the UK. By regularly checking your MOT status and ensuring that your vehicle is roadworthy, you can help to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. If you need any further information or advice on checking your MOT status and history, don't hesitate to contact your local MOT testing centre or the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency).

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