When is my car's first MOT due?
Three years after it was first registered, then every year after that. You can have the MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it's due and keep the same renewal date.

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Three years after it was first registered, then every year after that. You can have the MOT up to a month (minus a day) before it's due and keep the same renewal date.
We'll show you exactly what failed, with photos, and give you a fixed quote. If we do the repair and retest within 10 working days, the retest is free. Cars with dangerous defects shouldn't be driven away.
No. Under block exemption rules you can have your car serviced anywhere, as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses parts of matching quality. We do both and stamp your book or update the digital record.
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