Can you fail MOT on number plate spacing?

Number plates (also known as licence plates) must show your registration number correctly. You could be fined up to £1,000 and your vehicle will fail its MOT test if you drive with incorrectly displayed number plates.

Is it illegal to change the spacing on a number plate?

Changing the spacing on a number plate is illegal.

What happens to mot when you change number plate?

When the car has been re-registered under your new private number plate by the DVLA, you will receive replacement V5C Registration Document. You will not receive a replacement MoT Certificate, but the DVLA’s systems are updated automatically. So just take your vehicle for MoT as usual.

Are number plates checked on MOT?

Since 2018, the new guidelines for MOT tests state that vehicle number plates are the first part of a car that should be inspected. It also separates vehicle issues into five categories – dangerous, minor, major, pass and advisory – and states that all major, minor and dangerous defects must be recorded.

Will a small number plate fail an MOT?

9. Number plates. Small number plates are an instant fail as are single line format number plates. Any type font apart from the standard one is not allowed.

Will 3D number plates pass MOT?

You will fail the MOT test if you display your 3D carbon number plate in another colour or a different font. Also, the number plate becomes illegal when another background pattern is used.

Can DVLA revoke my number plate?

A policy from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) stipulates that if the same vehicle and registered keeper are stopped more than once with a number plate that fails to meet regulations, that registration should be rescinded and the driver issued with a new, random plate.

Why is number plate spacing illegal?

Correctly spaced number plates are essential for a number of reasons. Even in this case, you need to adhere to DVLA number plate spacing rules. If the spacing is changed or the letters are distorted, this is deemed illegal – regardless if it’s a standard or personalised license plate.

How long does it take for DVLA to change number plate?

Your original number plate will usually be reassigned to your vehicle automatically, if your application is successful. This will happen straight away. You’ll be sent: a new log book (V5C) showing the vehicle’s replacement registration number – it can take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive.

Do gel number plates pass MOT?

When using a pair of 3D gel or 4D laser cut number plates on your vehicle, you should not have any problems with the Police, MOT testing stations, VOSA or the DVLA, so long as they meet the above requirements.

Why are Honeycomb number plates illegal?

Honeycomb number plates are technically not legal for road use. For this reason, they are sold as novelty show plates only.