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First MOT Date

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Simple question but one I can't find an answer to...

Does the 'one monthly early' still apply to a cars first MOT to give you almost 13 months MOT from the date of the test?

Or will the first MOT set the renewal date for exactly 12 months later?

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    Yes, afaik the first MOT is due not later than 3 years from registration, but (like subsequent MOTs)  can be done up to 1 month (less 1 day) earlier. My last cars (reg 1 March) first MOT was done mid February for convenience, but still expired 28 Feb the following year.

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    And if you are late for the first one it is not backdated.

    I was a few days late for my first one and the expiry is 12months from the date it was done, not from the first registration.

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    Thanks for the confirmation.  

    If I calculate correctly, I can get it done while still covered by manufacturers warranty, and used sales warranty, while still preserving the original date. :smile:

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