Category: MOT

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How to check MOT history

Want to learn more about the MOT history of a vehicle? In this article, we’ll explain why checking this can be beneficial, what is shown on an MOT history check, and how you can access one. Keep reading to learn...

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the header of a MOT test certificate, issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency.

When is it legal to drive without an MOT certificate?

If you’re not sure when your MOT is due, it can be easy to miss the deadline, resulting in an expired MOT certificate. Your old certificate will also become invalid if you get the MOT done on time, but your...

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What does an MOT check?

Your vehicle’s annual MOT is a legal requirement that allows you to drive your car on the road, but do you know the ins and outs of what is checked as part of the test? Below, we break down the...

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an electric car is plugged in to charge in preparation for its MOT.

Do electric cars need MOTs?

Whether you’ve recently come into ownership of an electric vehicle or you’re just thinking about getting one, it can be difficult to know what’s what when looking after an electric car. Some aspects are just the same as they are...

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When does my MOT run out?

Getting an MOT is a well-known part of keeping your vehicle road-worthy, but it’s easy to forget the finer details you need to be aware of. Here, we’ve laid out this easy to understand guide to the timing of your...

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MOT expiry and due dates for vehicles with COVID-19 MOT exemption

IS MY VEHICLE’S MOT DUE IF I RECEIVED AN MOT EXEMPTION LAST YEAR? If you received an MOT exemption last year, you may well be wondering if your vehicle’s MOT is due again soon. For the majority of vehicles that...

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Mr Clutch mechanic servicing a car tyre on an MOT ramp in a garage

Beat the Rush Get Your MOT Booked

As life starts to slowly get into the new normal, it’s easy to forget basic things that were part of our usual routines. Halts on bill payments are being lifted, rent and mortgage holidays have come to an end, and...

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Women sitting on red leather seat in a car with a shocked expression while holding their MOT advisory note

Coronavirus COVID-19 Lockdown and MOTs

There has been a lot of stress and confusion over the past few months, but now that the government restrictions on lockdown are being eased and we are getting back to work, our cars are also coming out of the...

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Mechanic holding a clipboard with a pen, checking and servicing a balck car on an MOT ramp

The Ides of March: Time to Check Your MOT

Spring is here, and while it is traditionally a time for cleaning the home, why not the car as well? An MOT is the perfect way to get started, and something we have to do every year. But why is...

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Making the Most of Car Insurance Day

That’s right; today is National Car Insurance Day. It’s a thing, and we didn’t make it up either. It’s all about becoming more organised with your policy, seeing if you are getting the most out of your money, and treating...

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