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Fix the recorded faults
Read the complete failure result and arrange repairs for every defect recorded.
Northern Ireland MOT
MOT retest calculator
Enter the date your vehicle failed its MOT and instantly see the important reduced-fee application date and final retest date.
21
days to apply
Apply for the reduced-fee retest within
21 days.
60
days to complete
Complete the retest within 60 days of
the original test.
When did the MOT fail?
Use the date shown on the original failed MOT result.
Your MOT retest dates
Apply by
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Retest completed by
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What do I do after an MOT failure?
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Apply within 21 days
Make the reduced-fee retest application within the applicable 21-day period.
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Retest within 60 days
The actual retest must be completed within 60 days of the original test.
The 21-day application rule
The 21-day period relates to making the reduced-fee retest application. It should not be confused with the longer period allowed for the retest itself.
The 60-day retest rule
The retest itself must be completed within the applicable 60-day period from the original failed MOT date.
PureCar checks this information against official DVA / NI Direct guidance. Fees, booking availability and retest conditions can change.
Official NI Direct guidance →
