MOT AI
Part of the MOT AI system · free

No idea when your MOT is due?

You’re not alone. Drop in any UK registration and in seconds we’ll pull the official DVSA expiry date and tell you exactly how long you’ve got. Optionally, we’ll email you 2 weeks before so you’ve got time to book — and on the day of the test, MOT Support Agent watches the DVSA for your result.

Official DVSA data 100% free at the base, AI when you want it One connected system — lookup, alerts, AI
Free DVSA lookup

Check when your MOT is due

Enter your registration. We pull the official DVSA expiry date and tell you exactly how many days you have left.

After you book

How do I get my MOT result on the day?

Once you’ve booked, most garages won’t call to tell you when the test is done. You wait. You phone. You hope. There’s a better way — built right here on MOT AI.

The garage problem

  • Most UK garages don’t have any kind of app or notification system.
  • The result gets uploaded to the official DVSA database when the tester gets round to it — sometimes minutes, sometimes hours after the test.
  • You end up phoning the garage. Or refreshing GOV.UK. Or just waiting all day, not knowing if the car’s passed.
  • If it’s a fail, you’re on the back foot when the quote arrives — no time to research fair prices.
Revolutionary · only on MOT AI

MOT Support Agent

  • With just your registration, using the tool takes seconds.
  • Our agent watches the official DVSA MOT history record for that car, all day.
  • The second the result lands — pass or fail — we deliver it. Live on the page, or straight to your inbox.
  • If it fails, you get a free plain-English breakdown of every defect, with the option to dig deeper using our AI Failure Research agent.
One connected system

One MOT system — free at the base, AI when you want it

MOT AI is a connected set of tools for every stage of your MOT. Check when it’s due, get live result alerts the moment the DVSA publishes, understand every failure in plain English, and call in an AI agent for deep-research repair pricing or a full history breakdown. Every tool is free at the base. AI agents are an optional upgrade when you want the extra horsepower.

Free Only on MOT AI

MOT Support Agent — live result alerts

Drop the car at the garage and get on with your day. The moment the DVSA publishes your result, MOT Support Agent delivers it — email or live on the page, your choice. Pass? Job done. Fail? A free plain-English breakdown of every defect, or an AI agent that goes deep on real UK repair prices.

  • Email or live on-page result — no refresh needed
  • Free Failure Analysis on every fail (plain English)
  • Optional AI Failure Analysis with Deep Research (£4.99)

One MOT Support Agent per user per day — keeps DVSA usage fair.

Start watching a vehicle
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If your MOT fails — same system, more depth
After a fail · Free

Failure Analysis

Just failed? See every defect from your latest MOT translated into plain English before you ring the garage. It stops at the translation though — no repair costs, no parts research, no labour times. For all of that, send our AI Agents (Standard £4.99 / Premier £9.99) to do real UK research per defect, with every price sourced and a raft of clarifying questions you can take to the garage.

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AI Agent · Standard · £4.99

Failure Research AI Agent

Hours of deep UK research per failure area, summarised into an easy-to-read report with sourced prices and a raft of clarifying questions for the garage. £4.99 may save you hundreds.

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AI Agent · Premier · £9.99

Failure Research AI Agent

Everything Standard gives you — same summary, same questions — but with days of research per area: broader supplier coverage, more price cross-checking, deeper review of vehicle-specific procedures. £9.99 when you need to be sure.

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Going deeper — AI on your full MOT history
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MOT History Report

Every MOT test on record from official DVSA data — results, mileage, advisories and defects, in seconds. You get the raw data; you do the joining-up. No recurring-fault detection, no mileage-anomaly checks, no plain-English verdict on each test — for that, send the MOT History AI Agent (£1.49) to read every line end-to-end and write you the highlights.

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AI Agent · £1.49

MOT History AI Agent

Reads the whole history end-to-end and writes you the highlights: recurring faults, mileage anomalies, likely replaced parts and a verdict on every test. Especially handy before buying a used car.

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The basics

Everything you need to know about MOT due dates

The rules in plain English, so you don’t get caught driving on an expired certificate.

When does my car need an MOT?

New cars — the first MOT is due 3 years after the date of first registration. After that — every 12 months from the date of the last test. You can test up to one calendar month early without losing the anniversary date.

How can I check my due date?

The lookup above pulls straight from the official DVSA record — same data the police, MOT testers and insurers use. You can also check your V5C logbook, your last MOT certificate, or use the GOV.UK MOT checker.

What if I drive without one?

Driving without a valid MOT is illegal unless you’re heading directly to a pre-booked test. You could face a fine of up to £1,000, and your insurance can be invalidated — leaving you on the hook for any accident damage.

FAQ

Questions, answered

The most common things people ask about MOT due dates and our reminder service.

When is my MOT due?
Your first MOT is due 3 years after your vehicle's date of first registration. After that, it's due every 12 months from the date of the last test. You can test up to one month early without losing the anniversary date.
How can I check my MOT due date?
Use the free lookup at the top of this page (powered by the official DVSA record), or check your V5C logbook, your last MOT certificate, or the GOV.UK MOT checking service.
How do I get my MOT result on the day of the test?
Most garages don't have an app or notification system — they upload the result to the DVSA database when they get round to it. MOT Support Agent on MOT AI watches that database for you and delivers your result (pass or fail) the second it appears. It's free, takes 30 seconds to set up, and works by email or live on the page.
What happens if I drive without an MOT?
Driving without a valid MOT is illegal unless you're driving to a pre-booked test. You could face a fine of up to £1,000 and your car insurance may be invalidated.
Can I get my MOT done early?
Yes, you can get your MOT done up to one calendar month before the due date. If you test within this window, you keep the original anniversary date for next year's test.
Will you spam me with reminder emails?
No. If you opt in to a reminder we send a single email 2 weeks before your MOT — nothing else. We delete your email address from the reminder queue once it's been sent.

Car at the garage? Start MOT Support Agent.

Free, no account, 30 seconds. The DVSA result delivered the second it’s published — by email or live on the page. Pass or fail.

Start MOT Support Agent — free