Kibkom North Cyprus Forum

Are the MOT dates for 2018 out yet?

As far as I am aware, they have not been published yet - they are normally made available at the beginning of the year.

If they follow last year's pattern, then private vehicles will all be bunched up towards the last months of 2018 - unless someone knows better!

Keithcaley wrote:As far as I am aware, they have not been published yet - they are normally made available at the beginning of the year.!

Private vehicles generally start end of august, if you have a commercial vehicle ASK if the list is not on the wall when its due especially if you think its in January, every year ours has been going back by about a week. Last year the first date was in December and we did not have the normal 2 weeks as the time also had been reduced.
This post has been a great reminder! Thank you

Sorry just to clarify as have never noticed this, are you saying that no private MOT's take place until August every year?
Am asking for a friend who does not live here full time whose car is two letters on from the last date published of 22/11/17 but when I asked at the desk they just said 'next year'

My 2014 test date was October. 2017 date was August. So best check as soon as 2018 dates issued

When they are realeased they are posted here http://bub.gov.ct.tr/Faydal%C4%B1Linkle ... stesi.aspx

IPMAN wrote:When they are realeased they are posted here http://bub.gov.ct.tr/Faydal%C4%B1Linkle ... stesi.aspx

Thanks IPMAN

I have placed a photograph of the 2018 MOT dates on Facebook - went to Girne to collect Road tax yesterday. There is a copy on the wall opposite the desk where you pay. My photo is too large to place on here.

...and for those who don't 'do' facebook...

Bear in mind that Private (Özel) cars are in section D

Keithcaley wrote:...and for those who don't 'do' facebook...

Bear in mind that Private (Özel) cars are in section D

Thanks for putting it on here Keith.

Don't wish your life away, just pop into the police station with your documents, speak to the policeman who gleefully accepts payments for speeding fines, and he will tell you exactly !

brilliant, my dates now have moved from when we purchased the vehicles in 2006 and 2008 February is now December and may is now February!

22/12 - now no Christmas presents
22/2 - no birthday present for him indoors!!!

snd1966 wrote:brilliant, my dates now have moved from when we purchased the vehicles in 2006 and 2008 February is now December and may is now February!

22/12 - now no Christmas presents
22/2 - no birthday present for him indoors!!!

That's the reason we like it here, it's so unpredictable - as swallows we have to plan ahead for such things as MOT and Car Tax, booking flights in advance to get a better deal and keeping the TRNC economy going.

Welcome to Disney Land!

Might be me just being a whalley, bought our car Feb 2017 on a PD plate.

Do I need this MOT/emissions test next year as on the list ??

lee666 wrote:Might be me just being a whalley, bought our car Feb 2017 on a PD plate.

Do I need this MOT/emissions test next year as on the list ??

Take another look, with reference to my comment in post (2): -

"Bear in mind that Private (Özel) cars are in section D"

As always Keith, merci

Thanks for all the info people. I’ve checked the list and the number plate letters for a car in question are not in section D, but in section A. It is a private vehicle. Should I go by the dates in section A?
Thanks in advance for any advice

Section D is for private vehicles. If the number plate does not appear in section D then I would hazard a guess.....and it’s only a guess that no MOT is due this year. However, more knowledgeable people may be able to confirm.

Posh is correct Kate

As a matter of interest, what are the registration letters?

Just to remind members you can find dates for MOT on the Kibkom directory. See "MOT Dates" link on top right of homepage: http://www.kibkom.com

How often is the requirement to have n MOT? I was under the impression it was every 3 years??

Bert wrote:How often is the requirement to have n MOT? I was under the impression it was every 3 years??

Correct! - but do check the published schedule, as dates may vary...

Also what happens if you miss the dates??

Bert wrote:Also what happens if you miss the dates??

You pay a little more - a 'fine' for being late, but it's only a small amount.

You might get a bigger fine if you were stopped by the Police for a document check, or even more hassle if you had an accident and no MOT --- I would think that in the latter case you could be prosecuted...

Thank you