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You drive a car that has no valid MOT and does not fit any exception. What is the likely penalty?

A spoken warning only
Losing your car permanently
An extra year added to your next MOT
A fine of up to £1,000
Correct

Why?

Driving a car without a valid MOT, when no exception applies, can bring a fine of up to £1,000. The only usual exceptions are driving to a pre-booked test or to a garage for repairs. The MOT is one of the documents listed in Annex 3 of The Highway Code.

Highway Code rules Annex 3, DVLA

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