When Is My MOT Due? How to Check for Free

Check when your MOT is due with a free instant lookup. See your MOT expiry date, status, and history using just your registration number.

When Is My MOT Due?

Your MOT expiry date is easy to check — and it's worth doing regularly, because driving without a valid MOT can land you a £1,000 fine.

Check your MOT date instantly

Enter your registration number below. You'll see:

• Your exact MOT expiry date
• Whether your MOT is currently valid
• Your tax status too (while you're at it)

Check your MOT expiry date — free

When do you need an MOT?

• New cars: First MOT is due 3 years after the date of registration
• After that: Every 12 months
• You can get an MOT up to one month early without losing your existing expiry date

What if my MOT has expired?

• You cannot drive the vehicle on public roads (except directly to a pre-booked MOT test)
• Your car insurance may be invalidated
• You can be fined up to £1,000

Never miss your MOT again

After checking your date, set a free WhatsApp reminder. We'll alert you 30, 14, and 7 days before expiry — so you always have time to book.