Book Your MOT in Bourne
Vehicles more than three years old are legally required to have an MOT test every year to check it’s roadworthiness. They are a critical safety measure, ensuring your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards.
The most common Class 4 MOT test is for personal-use cars and small vans, whereas light commercial vehicles weighing between 3 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes require a Class 7 MOT.
As an authorised MOT testing centre, our skilled technicians at Imperium Automotive are ready to complete MOT assessments that ensures your vehicle is both legal and roadworthy.
Book your MOT today
Don’t wait for the last minute, schedule your vehicle’s MOT test with Imperium Automotive today. We’re here to keep your car safe and ensure it meets all the necessary regulations.
You can give us a call or complete the form below.
Class 4 MOTs
The most common MOT class covers a large range of vehicles including personal-use cars and light commercial vehicles.
Class 7 MOTs
For vans or light commercial vehicles weighing 3,000-3,500kg, we have facilities specially designed to carry out Class 7 MOTs.
MOT FAQs
When is my MOT test due?
To find out if your vehicle has a valid MOT and when your next MOT test is due, check out the Government portal and enter your vehicle registration number.
Alternatively, you could find your current MOT certificate and look for an expiry date.
The MOT can be completed on the vehicle at any time before the expiry date but in order to preserve your existing expiry date, you will need to take your MOT test up to 1 month (minus a day) before it runs out. So, if your MOT runs out on 9th July, the earliest date you can have your MOT test and keep the same renewal date for next year will be 10th June.
How early can you do an MOT?
There are certain rules about how early you can take your car for its annual MOT test.
The inspection can be carried out up to 28 days before the expiry date shown on your previous MOT certificate. This means that, if you take your vehicle for its test 28 days before the expiry, your MOT will essentially be valid for 13 months. You won’t lose any days by taking the car early.
For example, if your MOT certificate expires on the 9th July, you can take the car for its next test between the 10th June and 8th July. The new certificate would then be valid until the 8th July of the following year.
Do electric vehicles need an MOT?
Just like cars with petrol and diesel engines, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles both still require a valid MOT certificate if they are 3 years old or more. The main difference is that electric vehicles do not require an emissions test, therefore this part of the MOT test is omitted.
Our MOT station is equipped and capable of carrying out MOT testing for hybrid and electric cars although some vehicle exclusions may apply including Tesla models currently. Please give us a call for more details.
Can I drive if my MOT has expired?
Without a current MOT certificate, you will be unable to drive your vehicle lawfully or renew your road tax.
The penalty for not having a valid MOT certificate is a fine of up to £1,000. If your car has failed the an MOT test and is deemed as ‘dangerous’, by driving this vehicle you could get a fine of up to £2,500 and 3 points on your licence. For your car to be classed as dangerous following its MOT test, it either poses an immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment due to its emissions.
If you need an MOT in Bourne or need any other help with your vehicle, speak to us today.