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MOT: My car failed its MOT, can I still drive it?
If your car has failed its MOT, it's essential to consider whether it is safe to drive it on the road. The MOT test is conducted to ensure the safety of both the occupants of the vehicle and other road users. If your vehicle has failed its MOT, it may pose a danger to yourself and others if driven.
However, there are some exceptions. If the failure is for a minor issue that does not impact safety significantly, such as a non-working number plate light, and your current MOT certificate has not expired, you may still drive the vehicle to be repaired.
On the other hand, if your vehicle has failed its MOT due to dangerous defects, it is illegal to drive it on public roads until the necessary repairs have been made and it has passed a retest. In such cases, the vehicle should be repaired at its location or recovered to a suitable repair facility.
Driving a vehicle with a failed MOT or dangerous defects can result in severe consequences, including hefty fines of up to £2500, points on your license, and even a driving ban.
If you're unsure about the legality of driving your vehicle after a failed MOT, it's best to err on the side of caution. You can seek advice from our mechanics in residence team by filling in this enquiry form. https://www.clickmechanic.com/mir-requests/diagnostic-help
However, please note that ClickMechanic cannot accept responsibility for any consequences resulting from driving a vehicle with a failed MOT. Safety should always be the top priority.