Originally posted by Sockpuppet
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Existing MOT (valid till Sept end) & Failed new MOT ..!!
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MOT Failure Question - MOT - MOT Test: All the Information You Need
"An MOT certificate is valid until its expiry date. However if your vehicle fails a test before this date and you do not rectify the defects then you are driving an unroadworthy vehicle which is an offence."
So to put this into context if your car fails the MOT due to illegal tyres then you are driving an unroadworthy vehicle, you were driving unroadworthy vehicle before the MOT, and you will be driving an unroadworthy vehicle until you get a new tyre. Therefore at anytime if caught you would be subject to a £2500 fine and 3 points per illegal tyre.
However once you get a new tyre your car is roadworthy and the old MOT is still valid until its expiry date, thus you can then drive your car again and get it retested to your timescale, with out worrying about driving without an MOT.Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View PostThats what I want to avoid...Looks like what you are saying is once MOT failed existing MOT will be invalid...& Police can take my car off the road..??
In order to use he car on the road it must:-
1) Have a valid MOT certificate. The fact that you take it for an MOT today and it fails will be recorded but that of itself does not mean you do not have a current MOT. You will not be committing this offence.
2) Comply with the construction and use regulations (i.e. be roadworthy).
So, let us assume that you take it for an MOT and it fails because of emissions (i.e. SockPuppets example). This of itself is not necessarily a breach of con and use regs. It might be if it belching smoke everywhere, or it might not. If it is a breach you are commiting an offence under 2. If it isn't you are not.
Say it fails because of a headlight bulb. You will be committing an offence under 2, replace the bulb and you won't be. (Note also that driving to or from a test only gives you an exemption under the requirement for 1 it does not give an exemption from the con and use regs).
Your problem you describe is:-
"My worry is once I did the test & fail, MOT record will show as failed & I could be trouble for driving the car even though my current MOT covers till Sept end."
This is partly true. The record will show a fail. You could be in trouble for driving the car - if it is unroadworthy. The fact that the car has an MOT makes no difference to this. It is more likely you would get a pull since it will show up as failed.Comment
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Originally posted by k2p2 View PostAn MOT certificate is valid until its expiry date. However if your vehicle fails a test before this date and you do not rectify the defects then you are driving an unroadworthy vehicle which is an offence.
However if your vehicle develops a fault and you do not rectify the defects then you are driving an unroadworthy vehicle which is an offence.
I keep telling you people over and over again that an MOT is not the same as a roadworthy vehicle. Failing an MOT does not constitute driving an unsafe vehicle.
From the 1st Jan next year you'll fail the MOT if your Tyre pressure sensors are not working or if your steering lock doesn't work. Both of these failures will fail an MOT but the plod will not give a toss as there is no law against those. An HGV can fail a MOT for having a tail lift that doesn't work but there is no legal reason to have one working, the plod couldn't give you points for it.
General rule for the MOT is: If it's fitted it must work and be safe.
General rule for the ROAD is: If it's fitted it must be safe.
Note how those are not the same.Last edited by Sockpuppet; 6 September 2011, 12:19.Comment
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Sockie please talk to the Roses, they may grow better.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repositor...by%20hand).pdf
About this document
1This document tells you that your vehicle has not
been shown to meet the minimum legal requirements
for the reason(s) detailed. If you intend to use your
vehicle on the road you should have it repaired
without delay and have it retested before the existing
test validity expires . In a few cases, this document
may be issued because the test could not be
satisfactorily completed.
2 Please keep this failure notice and produce it at the
Testing Station in the event of a re-examination.
3 Further information on retest fees or if you disagree
with the test result can be found on the Fees
and Appeals poster displayed in every vehicle
testing station, by visiting MOT : Directgov - Motoring or
contacting VOSA on 0300 123 9000*.
Regardless of lax common practice you may be used to in the haulage industry this is the letter of the law. Two different things.
Your mate in traffic may not give a toss but the CPS might. Of course you are free to make up your own mind.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostSockie please talk to the Roses, they may grow better.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repositor...by%20hand).pdf
So if it fails repair without delay and get re-tested. The MOT will not be invalidated and require you to obtain a SORN etc but you cannot use it on the road other than to get it repaired or tested.
Regardless of lax common practice you may be used to in the haulage industry this is the letter of the law. Two different things.
Your mate in traffic may not give a toss but the CPS might. Of course you are free to make up your own mind.This document tells you that your vehicle has not
been shown to meet the minimum legal requirements
for the reason(s) detailed. If you intend to use your
vehicle on the road you should have it repaired
without delay and have it retested before the existing
test validity expires
but you cannot use it on the road other than to get it repaired or tested.
But hey we'll agree to differ.Comment
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Sockie is right.
And I can't believe someone trotted out that old chestnut about Insurance again.Comment
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