Failed early M.O.T.

[SurreyGuy]

If I put my car in a month early for its M.O.T. and it fails, can I still legally drive the car on the "old" (existing) M.O.T.?

[daftgrandad]

I always used to put my old car in early for its M.O.T.Although I was lucky to pass each time,the pass
certificate was dated to begin on the original date.This meant the old certificate was still valid during the interim period.
Hope this helps.

[chas2008]

really depends what it failed on, it could be deemed to be unroadworthy / unsafe & therefore shouldnt be on the road...ie tyres , lights, etc.

[SurreyGuy]

Thanks all

[logic]

i think that it states on the certificate, that a current MOT is not proof that the vehicle is roadworthy.

[Panic Button]

This argument has been had before, and I'm sure that some MOT tester said the law has changed.

I think that now that MOTs are computerised, an issue of a 'failed' notice means that the car has no valid MOT despite the original certificate.

Can anyone in the industry confirm this?

[cherrychapstick]

legally yes but would get the things it failed on done asap

[Iggle Piggle]

sorry to disagree with folks but with the new MOT system, the fact that a car has failed is logged on the computer system, so that would override the 'paper' certificate.
That is the risk of having an MOT test early, if it fails it is legally unroadworthy.

[SurreyGuy]

Further thanks folks.