The Ministry of Transport test (MOT) is an annual test of a vehicle’s safety, roadworthiness and exhaust emissions which are applicable to most vehicles over three years old in the UK and if a car does not have a current valid MOT certificate it is breaking the terms & conditions of most insurance agreements.

There are eight categories of MOT including motorbikes, mopeds, buses and PSVs but most vehicles are classed as standard cars (Class IV) or heavier models such as some Landrovers/large luxury vehicles (Classes VII).

Class IV — Cars, Motor Caravans, Goods vehicles up to 3000 kg gross weight, Minibuses (with no more than 12 passenger seats)
Class VII — Goods vehicles (between 3000 kg and 3500 kg in gross weight)