"What if my car has failed the MOT test?"
"MOT Gosport"
[ "What if my car has failed the MOT test?During the MOT, important parts of the vehicles are checked to make sure they meet the legal standards. If your vehicle passed the MOT test you will get an MOT certificate from the test centreIt will be recorded in the MOT database. But if your vehicle failed the MOT test, it can lead to a huge disappointment. Nearly 37% of drivers experience failure in MOT every year. It is a challenging situation to be in. You must be aware of all the options to undertake when the MOT has failed in order to get back on the roadsWhat to do if my car failed an MOT test?When your car fails the MOT test, the test centre provides you with a VT30 'Refusal of an MOT Test Certificate'. This certificate will consist of your car details and the reasons it couldn't pass the MOT.You have to keep this certificate with you as it is important in the event of a retest or an appealCan I still drive it?It is illegal to drive a car with an invalid MOT test certificate. You might not be eligible for any insurance if your car undergoes any damage while driving without a valid certificateTaking an MOT retest.You will need to fix the problems listed on the certificate. There are different types of MOT tests based on the reasons for failure. Some of them can also save you from paying an additional amount for the retests.Take your car to the repair centre for fixing the problems enlisted on the certificate which caused the MOT failure. You can also undertake a partial test which will only focus on the parts which were recently fixed. You can bring back your cars within one working day for the free partial retest in the same test centreIf you choose to get your car repaired elsewhere and cant bring it back to the test centre in one day, then you can take it back to the original test centre for the partial retest within 10 days of the initial testIf you bring your car back after the 10 working days it can cost you full MOT chargesWant to appeal for a failed MOT?If you feel like appealing the decision of failed MOT of your car, you should discuss the problems with the test centre to make sure that there is no miscommunicationIf you still think that it was the wrong decision you can fill the 'complaint about an MOT' form and send it to the DVSA (The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) within 14 working days from the date of the MOT testYou are not allowed to do any repair or servicing once you send the complaint form and before the retest of MOT, otherwise, the complaint might get cancelled.The retest will be arranged within 5 days of filing the complaint. You will have to pay for the full MOT test and if the test results are successful there are chances of refunding full test cost or half of it at leastIt is observed that most of the MOT failures can be avoided by simple maintenance and regular upkeep of your vehiclesFTS Auto repairs help you keep an eye on the factors that can lead to MOT failures of your car in the future. This garage can play an instrumental role in helping you clear the MOT Gosport in one go. " ]