Contact Details
Bexley Garage
34 North Cray Road
Bexley
Kent
DA5 3LZ
Telephone: 01322 521551
Email: bexleygaragemot@gmail.com
Courtesy car available, subject to conditions
and availability.
MOT test result
Your vehicle can either pass or fail the MOT.
Passing the MOT
If your vehicle passes the MOT:
you’ll get an MOT certificate from the test centre
it will be recorded in the MOT database
You might also get a list of ‘minor’ or ‘advisory’
problems to monitor or fix in the future.
Failing the MOT
Your vehicle will fail if the test result lists
‘dangerous’ or ‘major’ problems with your vehicle. You might not be allowed
to drive until you fix the problems.
You might also get a list of ‘minor’ or ‘advisory’
problems to monitor or fix in the future.
If your vehicle fails the MOT....
you’ll get a ‘refusal of an MOT test certificate’
from the test centre, it will be recorded in the
MOT database
Driving a vehicle that’s failed
You can take your vehicle away if....
your current MOT certificate is still valid
no ‘dangerous’ problems were listed in the MOT
Otherwise, you’ll need to get it repaired before you
can drive.
If you can take your vehicle away, it must still
meet the minimum standards of roadworthiness at all times.
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle that has failed its MOT.
When to get an MOT
The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road
safety and environmental standards.
You must get an MOT for your vehicle by either....
The third anniversary of
its registration
The anniversary of its
last MOT, if it’s over 3 years old
If you do not have an MOT
You cannot drive or park your vehicle on the road if
the MOT has run out. You can be prosecuted if caught.
The only exceptions are to drive it....
to or from somewhere to be repaired
to a pre-arranged MOT test
You can get an MOT up to a month (minus a day)
before it runs out and keep the same renewal date.
How the MOT test works
During the MOT, important parts on your vehicle will
be checked to make sure they meet the legal standards.
You can watch the test from a viewing area but
you’re not allowed to interrupt the tester.
The test does not cover the condition of the engine,
clutch or gearbox.
34 North Cray Road
Bexley
Kent
DA5 3LZ
01322 521551
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