The top reasons for a fail, most of which you can check yourself in five minutes on the drive.
Read →The rules on dangerous and major defects, expired certificates and pre-booked appointments — and the fines.
Read →What to bring, how early to book, what happens on the day and how the result reaches you.
Read →A ten-minute pre-check that catches the easy fails: bulbs, tyres, washers, wipers, horn, warning lights.
Read →One is a legal minimum, the other is looking after the car. Why passing an MOT doesn't mean the car is healthy.
Read →Look up any car's expiry date, past fails and advisories free on gov.uk — essential before buying used.
Read →£1,000 for no MOT, up to £2,500 and points for a dangerous vehicle — and the insurance problem nobody mentions.
Read →You don't need a paper one any more — here's how to view or print it in two minutes.
Read →Amber vs flashing, what it usually means, whether you can keep driving, and what a diagnostic actually does.
Read →How interest-free instalments on a repair bill work, who's eligible and how to apply from your quote.
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