Enter your registration above — we'll look it up and remind you 30, 14 and 3 days before your MOT is due, free.

How early can I book an MOT?

Up to a month (minus a day) before it expires while keeping the same renewal date. The maximum test fee for a car is £54.85.

What happens if my MOT expires?

Driving without a valid MOT is illegal (except to a pre-booked test), can mean a £1,000 fine, and usually invalidates your insurance.

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Enter your reg plate and we'll email you 30, 14 and 3 days before your MOT is due. Free, no app, no account.

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Book up to a month early — test up to a month (minus a day) before expiry and keep the same renewal date.
£54.85 maximum — that's the legal cap for a car MOT; many garages charge less.
Expired = illegal — driving without a valid MOT risks a £1,000 fine and usually voids your insurance (the only exception: driving to a pre-booked test).
A third of cars fail first time — most on simple stuff: bulbs, tyres, wipers. A reminder with headroom means time to fix and retest.