Originally Posted by
stevieturbo
Correct. It's been well documented over here by many traffic cops, and why roadside MOT checks are becoming more frequent here. It is a shame they only target small and specific sections of motorists though.
Although it has to be said, some are well deserved of a retest.
Nope, not correct at all.
MOT is valid for 12 months from start date (which can be upto 1 month ahead of test date) and NOTHING that happens in that time stops the MOT still being valid.
Car might not be roadworthy and not allowed on the road due to faults, but that doesnt invalidate the MOT and wether you have it retested or not has no bearing on if those faults make it roadworthy or not.
Ie if you have bold tyres, your MOT is still valid, wether you take and fail one or not, and you are committing an offence driving on them wether you take and fail one or not.