The annual MOT test can quite literally mean life or death for your car. If your vehicle fails it’s MOT and you can’t afford the repairs, our salvage buyers will be happy to pay you good money for it!
We’re partnered with your local scrap & salvage dealers to gather the best prices they can offer for your motor, whatever condition it’s in, and with free collection included for every customer.
Hassle-free Salvaging
We’re experienced in dealing with problem cars, so let us handle this stressful situation so you don’t have to.
Nationwide Buyers
We’re connected to buyers around the UK, so if you can’t generate interest in your motor, we can – locally or nationally.
No Damage Too Severe
It doesn’t matter if your vehicle failed its MOT by an inch or a mile, our buyers still want to purchase it from you!
Who Are We?
- We’re National Scrap Car, a UK-leading price comparison service getting Britain’s motorists the best prices when selling their old, unwanted or damaged cars as salvage!
- We work with scrap & salvage specialists in your local area all over the UK & Ireland.
- Throughout our history, we’ve helped our customers sell almost 40,000 tonnes of cars & vans and bank over £17 MILLION!
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Selling An MOT Failure Car: The Process Explained
1. Get a quote instantly
By entering your vehicle registration and postcode into the form above, you can get a valuation for your car in seconds.
2. A few extra details
Get even more money for your motor by giving us a bit more info about it – this will allow us to sell it as salvage, instead of scrap!
3. Accept your offer
If you’re happy with the valuation of your vehicle, you can accept our offer and lock in that price. Next, you can arrange a collection time to suit you.
3. Job done
And that’s the lot! You won’t need to do anything else besides present a few legal documents and hand over the keys!
| What Happens Next – MOT Failures |
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| Your MOT failure might result in you parting ways your car, but it doesn’t mean the vehicle is destined for a one-way trip to the scrap heap. MOT issues are usually caused by one or two major problems, so what does this mean for the surviving parts of the car? It means: Parts that still work will be reused. Your vehicle may be restored by professional vehicle technicians. You’ll net more money! |
| National Scrap Car has made salvaging simple. Once we’ve got your vehicle registration & postcode, we’ll only need a few extra details about the problems on your MOT failure car in order to give you an improved offer as salvage! |
What Do I Need To Sell My MOT Failure As Salvage?
We’ve made selling your MOT-failed car as salvage easy. All you need is:
- The vehicle’s V5C log book.
- At least one form of photo identification.
- Any vehicle service/MOT/maintenance history.
Missing any of those documents? Don’t panic! You can still salvage your car with National Scrap Car. Find out how here.
Guidance & Advice From Our Team Of Experts
⏱️ Don’t wait around – Secure the highest price for your car by selling it sooner rather than later. The value of metal can dip at any moment, so don’t miss out.
🆓 No hidden fees – With us, the price you accept is the price you receive. You won’t be stung by surprise fees for collection or even just enquiring – our quotes are no-obligation & the removal of your vehicle is completely free!
🛒 Shop around with National – Your one-stop shop for selling your MOT failure, we have hundreds of partnered salvage buyers on our books who can all offer for your car.
🚗 Keep it together – The best prices are offered to vehicles that still have all of their parts. We know some might be damaged, but anything that’s still in working order will only add to the value!
✅ Be honest about the car – We want to get you the best price possible for your car, but to do this, we need as accurate a description of its condition as possible.
Selling Your MOT Failure Car FAQs
What if my car has multiple MOT failing problems?
Don’t worry! Here at National Scrap Car, we’re happy to take any vehicle in any condition, and our professional salvage buyers know how to make the most of every single motor. Even if your car ends up not being salvageable, you can still sell it as scrap with us.
How much is a car worth after failing an MOT test?
Failing an MOT test doesn’t automatically wipe every penny off the value of your car. In fact, as far as scrapping and salvaging is concerned, MOT failures are often worth the most. After all, they usually have no cosmetic or structural damage, with the failure attributed to one or two faulty parts!
What do I need to do to sell my MOT-failed car? How much paperwork is there?
Selling an old motor that’s failed an MOT test is easy with National Scrap Car. Simply enter your vehicle registration and postcode into the form at the top of this page and in just a few seconds, you can see what your car is worth.
You’ll need a few bits of paperwork for the process – one form of photo ID, the vehicle’s V5C log book & any service & MOT history – including the failure report, if possible. Once it’s time to hand over the keys, our helpful teams will be able to help you dot the I’s and cross the T’s, but you will have to inform the DVLA of the vehicle’s disposal – unfortunately, this is one thing we can’t do for you!
Will my car be collected, or do I need to take it somewhere?
We understand that you can’t drive your car without an MOT, so when you sell with National Scrap Car it won’t need to move an inch – and you won’t need to leave your living room! The best part? This collection service is absolutely free for all of our customers!
Our partnered buyers are eager to buy any kind of MOT failure, be it a small car or a large van. As such, they’re equipped to collected any & all vehicles regardless of their size, weight, location or even the condition they’re in. If your motor is in a spot that’s hard to access, please let us know as soon as possible so we can accommodate your situation.
How can I improve the value of my vehicle?
Our sales team are always checking the market value so that you receive a fair, up-to-date offer for your motor. But, if you’d like to try and boost the value a little bit more, here are a few tips:
- Don’t strip out individual parts
- Gather as many documents as possible regarding the vehicle’s history
- Sell as salvage if possible!
Can I be paid in cash when I scrap my car?
Unfortunately, cash payments for scrap or salvage vehicles were outlawed back in 2013 in an attempt to crack down on the untraceable sale of stolen vehicles.
Nowadays, we pay our customers via bank transfer. Payment will be processed as soon as the vehicle has been collected, so you’ll have the cash in your bank account the same day.
What happens to parts of my vehicle that can’t be salvaged?
When you sell your car with National Scrap Car it will always be recycled or salvaged. Our buyers know that they must, by law, recycle (or reuse) at least 95% of the mass of every vehicle they purchase. This means that even if your car can’t be totally salvaged, almost none of it will be considered waste.
Who will be collecting my vehicle?
When you sell your vehicle to one of our salvage specialists, you won’t need to worry about how they’ll remove it without it having an MOT. Our buyers are all professional, experienced and authorised to collect your car or van.They work for the salvage yards that will be breaking down your vehicle, so they have all the same information about your car and its location to avoid any confusion or delays on the day of collection.
What is an MOT?
An MOT is a legal vehicle test that every driver must carry out on their motor every year once it reaches 3 years old. The purpose of an MOT test is to ensure a car or van is safe and roadworthy, checks carried out look into areas such as: the fuel system, towbar, electrical wiring and battery. Other checks include seats, seatbelts and exhaust emissions. Not checked during an MOT test is the engine, gearbox and clutch.
If your motor fails its MOT for whatever reason, it must be repaired and re-tested before it can legally be driven on the roads again. However, sometimes the cost of repair is worth more than the vehicle is worth, which is why sometimes, selling an MOT failure is the best option.
MOT Failures
There are many reasons why your motor could fail its MOT, some of which can be prevented beforehand and some which flag up during the test. Often it’s because of faulty parts, but a failure can be caused by silly things like the vehicle being too messy or a lack of screenwash!
According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) these are the most common reasons for MOT failures in the UK:
- Lights – 18%
- Suspension – 12%
- Brakes – 10%
- Tyres – 7%
- Windscreen – 7%
- Exhaust – 4%
- Steering – 3%
More Important Information
Find out the scrap value of your car
Wondering how your car is valued and what price you’d get for it today?
Can you scrap a car without a log book?
The log book, or V5C, is a document that every driver should keep safe. If you don’t have it, you can still scrap your car.
How to scrap your car
Don’t be intimidated by the vehicle scrapping process. We’ve made it simple and explained it all.
How to notify the DVLA that you’ve scrapped your car
Once your car is gone, you must inform the DVLA that you’re no longer the owner.