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You have purchased a brand-new private car that has been registered for use on public roads. How many years after its initial registration date must this vehicle undergo its first MOT test?

  1. A
    1 year
  2. B
    2 years
  3. 3 yearsAnswer
  4. D
    5 years

Answer

A brand-new private car must undergo its first MOT test when it reaches 3 years of age from its date of registration.
Under UK law, a brand-new private car does not require an MOT test certificate until it is three years old, counted from its date of first registration. Following this initial test, it must be tested annually.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle category and registration status
The vehicle is a newly registered standard private passenger car.
Statutory inspection timelines in the UK depend on vehicle classification and age.
2
Apply the statutory UK MOT timeline rules for new cars
New cars are legally exempt from MOT testing for the first three years of registration.
The initial MOT test is legally mandated on the third anniversary of registration, after which tests are required annually.

Key Concept

Statutory age requirement for the first MOT test on private passenger vehicles
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