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When will a new car need its first MOT test?

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When it's one year old

When it's three years old

When it's five years old

When it's seven years old

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The vehicle you drive must be roadworthy and in good condition. If it's over three years old, it must pass an MOT test to remain in use on the road (unless it's exempt from the MOT test – see GOV.UK).

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MOT timing and limited exceptionsReviewed guidance summary · This source supports the normal three-year start, annual validity and pre-booked-test exception, without extending the exception to ordinary journeys.

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