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Sell Your Car Without an MOT

Expired or failed MOT? You can still sell it — no repairs required.

No spam. No obligation. Takes under 2 minutes.

It is legal to sell a car without a valid MOT. What you cannot do is drive it on the road (except to a pre-booked MOT test). Many owners assume they have to fix MOT failures before selling — but the repair bill often outweighs the value it adds.

Tell us what the car failed on, or roughly how long the MOT has been expired, and the offer will reflect it. Collection can be arranged if the car cannot be driven.

Legal to sell

There is no requirement to have an MOT to sell a vehicle.

Share the failure sheet

The MOT failure list helps the buyer price the repairs accurately.

No driving needed

Collection can be arranged so the car does not have to be driven.

SORN accepted

Off-road declared cars can be sold as normal.

How It Works

Three simple steps to sell your vehicle. No dealerships. No hassle.

1

Enter your registration

Takes 10 seconds. Just your plate number and current mileage.

2

Tell us about your vehicle

Condition, service history, finance status. All quick and simple.

3

Get your offer

Instant estimate or personal review — we respond fast, always.

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Got questions?

Sell Your Car Without an MOT: your questions answered

Can you legally sell a car with no MOT?

Yes. You can sell a car without a valid MOT. The new owner simply cannot drive it on public roads until it passes, except to a pre-booked test.

Should I get the MOT done before selling?

Only if the repairs are minor. For bigger failures, trade buyers can fix the car more cheaply, so selling as-is is often better value.

Helpful guides

How to Sell a Car With Outstanding Finance (PCP & HP)

Can you sell a car on finance? Yes — here is exactly how to do it with PCP or HP, how settlement figures work, and what to do about negative equity.

What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Car in the UK?

A simple checklist of the documents you need to sell a car in the UK: V5C logbook, service history, MOT, keys, ID and finance settlement.

How to Tell the DVLA You’ve Sold Your Car

How to tell the DVLA you have sold your car online, what happens to your car tax, and why you must do it straight away.

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