Most of us drive cars which are over three years old, so we're legally obliged to get an MOT every 12 months. Yet a shocking 7.1 million car owners missed their MOT renewal before Covid and initial findings show that the rates could be even higher this year, with confusion over when the government's extension closed after lockdown.
It’s so easy to get mixed up, but the consequences could be disastrous as you are putting other road users at risk if your car is not up to scratch.
It's no wonder that the MOT fines are so steep for missing the date - up to £2,500 if your car is classified as dangerous when it is tested.
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