when does a car need an mot

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when does a car need an mot

A car in the UK needs its first MOT test three years after its initial registration date (four years in Northern Ireland). After the first MOT, the car must then have an MOT test every year to ensure it meets road safety and environmental standards. Driving without a valid MOT certificate is illegal except for driving to a garage for repairs or to a pre-arranged MOT test. The MOT can be booked up to one month (minus a day) before the due date, and the certificate lasts for one year from the renewal date.