MOT test after just 2 months?
Discussion
So, I just got a car from a dealership, and now I’m finding out that the MOT might be a bit sketchy. The DVSA is on the case. I’m concerned and thinking about taking it to another MOT station to ensure everything is mechanically sound. I really enjoy this car and want to hold onto it. Can I get an MOT done just two months after the last one?
You can get an MOT done any time you like, lots of places sell cars with a new MOT as routine.
Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
shtu said:
You can get an MOT done any time you like, lots of places sell cars with a new MOT as routine.
Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
This. If it is really dodgy, then you might not want a fail showing.Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
I once bought a car and the dealer said they would give it 12 months MOT. The MOT said one tyre was close to minimum tread although not a fail. (Which I had pointed out to them before) - changed tyre and did another MOT 3 days later !
Nothing too bizarre in having cars MOT'd in under 12 months. I recently bought a car which was being MOT'd as part of the sale but was also MOT'd back in February. It has only covered 900 miles between MOTs and 5 months. That said an advisory indicated potential disks/pads may need doing which they did and a fresh 12 months on it.
I woudn't assume by default it's dodgy put it that way. I'm sure some garages could use it as a bit of a cover but for the sake of 2 months when if it came to the MOT in 10 months time, you'd be hard pressed to put anything on the dealer anyway.
I woudn't assume by default it's dodgy put it that way. I'm sure some garages could use it as a bit of a cover but for the sake of 2 months when if it came to the MOT in 10 months time, you'd be hard pressed to put anything on the dealer anyway.
jazzyman said:
So, I just got a car from a dealership, and now I m finding out that the MOT might be a bit sketchy. The DVSA is on the case. I m concerned and thinking about taking it to another MOT station to ensure everything is mechanically sound. I really enjoy this car and want to hold onto it. Can I get an MOT done just two months after the last one?
You say elsewhere that there's nothing wrong with the car as far as you know. What is it that makes the MoT sketchy? People normally get suspicious when they find things broken or otherwise MoT fail-worthy after a recent MoTjazzyman said:
megaphone said:
Out of interest, what is wrong with the car?
As far as I know, nothing major is going on. There s just a rusty subframe with some surface rust, and I m having a garage take care of that. Just want to make sure that the car is mechanically sound.ARH said:
Surface rust on a subframe will not fail an MOT, I would be surprised if it even got an advisory, all cars have surface rust underneath when they are a few years old.
This - unless its rotten it will just be logged as "general underbody corrosion" or similar if a tester is being picky.A bit of flaking paint and rust on a subframe is pretty standard for cars over about 10 years old surely? As long as its not bran flakes its fine.
Just to expand on my earlier comment, as I realise I wasn't entirely clear on why I suggested it,
If the OP thinks the car is going to fail the MOT in spectacular fashion, it might be a smart move to investigate and fix those faults *before* putting it in for another MOT, and having those faults permanently recorded on the MOT history.
Low tyre, blown bulb? Meh. Several areas of rampant structural corrosion? Maybe think carefully.
If the OP thinks the car is going to fail the MOT in spectacular fashion, it might be a smart move to investigate and fix those faults *before* putting it in for another MOT, and having those faults permanently recorded on the MOT history.
Low tyre, blown bulb? Meh. Several areas of rampant structural corrosion? Maybe think carefully.
shtu said:
You can get an MOT done any time you like, lots of places sell cars with a new MOT as routine.
Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
Go to your local council's MOT garage - they have to offer MOT's to the public to do them on their own vehicles. They will not do repairs.Think about what you want to happen with the results.
If you know the car needs some significant work, might be better to get a garage to do an "inspection", ie, an MOT without an actual MOT slot or record. Then decide what, if anything, you want to do, eg, fix the faults then present for an MOT, fix the faults and re-MOT next year, etc.
It'll be the most by-the-rules MOT you've ever had. Unless you're mates with one of them!
shtu said:
Just to expand on my earlier comment, as I realise I wasn't entirely clear on why I suggested it,
If the OP thinks the car is going to fail the MOT in spectacular fashion, it might be a smart move to investigate and fix those faults *before* putting it in for another MOT, and having those faults permanently recorded on the MOT history.
Low tyre, blown bulb? Meh. Several areas of rampant structural corrosion? Maybe think carefully.
Isn't the point though that the OP does want a new MOT to find any issues so that he can take it up with the dealer he just bought it from, rather than fixing anything himself? The more faults they find the better ...If the OP thinks the car is going to fail the MOT in spectacular fashion, it might be a smart move to investigate and fix those faults *before* putting it in for another MOT, and having those faults permanently recorded on the MOT history.
Low tyre, blown bulb? Meh. Several areas of rampant structural corrosion? Maybe think carefully.
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