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[ "MOT comprehensive guideWhat is an MOT test?Cars that are three years or older must take the MOT test at least every year to verify it is safe and roadworthy. This detailed guide will help you fully understand all you have to know about this examination, including what parts will be checked during the test, what can you do to be prepared for the exam, and what would happen in case your car fails its MOT check.Before you MOT testIn this section, we will cover the main points you must take into account as a vehicle owner and how to be better prepared before your vehicle's yearly;MOT St Helens;test.When do you have to get your MOT check?When your vehicle is more than three years after the time of its initial registration, it needs to get its first test. After that, it will need to get retested once a year precisely on the same date as its previous MOT test.If your vehicle passes the exam, you will receive a certificate containing the date it was tested as well as the expiration date, so you will know exactly when your car requires its next examination. If you want, you can test your vehicle up to one month before the expiration date, and if you fail to do it during this period, you can be fined or even lose your license.If your vehicle fails the MOT, you will only be able to use your car if your existing MOT license continues to be valid and there are no 'dangerous' issues listed in your report. Otherwise, it would help if you had it fixed before driving again. Once your MOT expires, it is illegal to use your vehicle.If you choose to take your vehicle to a separate garage to repair its defects, then keep in mind that it will still have to meet all the standards of safety and roadworthiness, or else you will be fined or even prosecuted.How can you find when your MOT test is due?As we mention, you can easily find the date of your last MOT inspection on your current certificate. In case you lose it, you can go to the official website at GOV.uk, enter your license plate number and the make and model of your car. There you will be able to verify both your tax status and MOT status within a couple of seconds, and you can also have a new certificate printed or forwarded to you completely free of charge.Can you drive without a valid MOT certificate?Not at all. You are not allowed to drive your car without a valid certificate. The only exception to this is if you already have an appointment for an upcoming retest.If you have a car, but you do not use it, you are not required to get the test, as long as you do not drive it. There are more than two million cars in the United Kingdom that need to get tested every year, so if yours is not usable, keep it in your house.How can you be better prepared before your MOT test?Numerous cars fail their MOT tests for issues that can easily be prevented or repaired before the exam. You will be amazed at all that goes wrong during the MOT - most problems are relatively minor. That is why it is good to be prepared before the MOT to be sure that your car is in perfect condition and safe to drive. This will enable you to fix any issues beforehand and prevent any inconvenience if your car fails the examination. We should clarify that if your vehicle fails its test, you will not be able to keep its renewal date." ]