If the car is not approved the first time, you, or the garage can download the inspection report on https://www.gov.uk.

That way you can base your repair quotes on the MOT inspection report. It provides a good description for the garage and very accurate prices.

Get up to 3 quote for re-testing

At an MOT the car’s condition, with a focus on safety and the environment. It include such as:
- Safety belt’s
- Brakes
- Steering
- Lights and lamps
- Glazing
- Whether there is rust and corrosion in critical locations, including supporting parts such as side members and suspension.
- Other electrical functions
- Pollution

You must keep any vehicles driven on the road in a roadworthy condition. The MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.

It isn’t the same as having your vehicle serviced and doesn’t check its general mechanical condition.

If you want a complete overview of the car’s condition, you can read more about MOT inspection on https://www.gov.uk.

You can get a duplicate MOT certificate from any MOT testing station if you’ve lost or damaged the original.

You’ll need to give the vehicle registration number and either the original MOT test number, or V5C document reference number – this is on the V5C registration certificate.