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Originally Posted by martinwinlow
As for the MOT question, my understanding is that if you have based your kit on the major components of an existing vehicle which is at least 3 years old already, then your kit will need an annual MOT.
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No, I'm sorry but you are misinformed and that is incorrect.
A kit car submitted to an IVA test does not need an MOT until three years after registration, regardless of the age of the donor parts.
However, many kit builders do take their cars for MOT prior to the IVA test as its a cheapish way of having it checked and testing things like emission and brakes that is difficult to do at home.
If you do decided to take this option, then an MOT is required each year.
Of course, if you were referring to a simple body conversion, then you are right it needs an MOT based on the donor car under the bodywork.