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DVSA Convicts Bristol Testers in Major “Ghost MOT” Fraud Case
The DVSA has successfully prosecuted two individuals involved in a large-scale “ghost MOT” operation, highlighting ongoing concerns around fraudulent testing and its impact on road safety. What happened? The case centred on a Bristol-based MOT testing site, where an authorised tester and an accomplice issued MOT certificates for vehicles that were never physically inspected. Investigators uncovered a systematic fraud involving: 241 fraudulent MOT certificates issued 43 confirmed ghost MOT offences, with many more taken into…15th April 2026
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SERMI scheme goes live in UK: Independent garages gain access to security data
After 17 years of industry campaigning, the UK’s independent garage sector finally has unrestricted access to vehicle security data. From 1 April 2026 the European Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme is…8th April 2026
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BMW’s New 700-Bar Hydrogen Tank: What It Means for MOT Testers and UK Garages
A major step forward for hydrogen vehicles BMW has unveiled a new generation of 700-bar hydrogen storage tanks as part of its latest BMW iX5 Hydrogen development, and it’s a…9th April 2026
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UK vehicle production falls again as weak global demand hits output
UK vehicle production has fallen sharply again in early 2026, with weak global demand, falling exports and ongoing industry disruption continuing to hit factory output. Latest figures from the Society…7th April 2026
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Six MOT Failures Lead to Licence Revocation in Latest Crackdown
A UK haulage operator has lost its licence after a series of serious maintenance failings, including six consecutive MOT test failures on a single vehicle, in a case that underscores…27th March 2026
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Millions of Drivers Missing MOT Deadlines as Late Testing Hits Six Million Vehicles
New data released by Kwik Fit has revealed the scale of late MOT testing across the UK, with millions of vehicles being driven without a valid certificate each year. According…25th March 2026
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EVs and Hybrids in the MOT Bay: A Safety-First Workflow for Class 4 Testers
EVs and hybrids are now frequent enough that “winging it” in the MOT bay creates avoidable safety and compliance risk, Testers need to standardise the ignition-state control, key control, and…23rd March 2026
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DVSA Jacking Beam Changes 2026 – Are MOT Stations Ready?
The DVSA published Special Notice 04-25 in early October which increased the size and lift capacity of authorised jacking beams used in Class 4 MOT Testing Stations. Here are the…26th February 2026
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DVSA Convicts Bristol Testers in Major “Ghost MOT” Fraud Case
The DVSA has successfully prosecuted two individuals involved in a large-scale “ghost MOT” operation, highlighting ongoing concerns around fraudulent testing and its impact on road safety. What happened? The case…15th April 2026
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Industry Alliance Calls for Mandatory EV Battery Testing in MOT
Why EV battery health checks could become part of the MOT A major cross-sector industry group is calling for electric vehicle (EV) battery health checks to become a mandatory part…15th April 2026
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SERMI scheme goes live in UK: Independent garages gain access to security data
After 17 years of industry campaigning, the UK’s independent garage sector finally has unrestricted access to vehicle security data. From 1 April 2026 the European Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme is…8th April 2026
JT
Millions of Drivers Missing MOT Deadlines as Late Testing Hits Six Million Vehicles
New data released by Kwik Fit has revealed the scale of late MOT testing across the UK, with millions of vehicles being driven without a valid certificate each year. According…25th March 2026
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Testers Warned: Miss the 31 March Deadline and Risk Suspension and Lost Revenue
MOT testers and garage owners are being urged to act now as the 31 March annual training deadline fast approaches. Failure to complete mandatory training and pass the annual assessment…23rd March 2026
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EVs and Hybrids in the MOT Bay: A Safety-First Workflow for Class 4 Testers
EVs and hybrids are now frequent enough that “winging it” in the MOT bay creates avoidable safety and compliance risk, Testers need to standardise the ignition-state control, key control, and…23rd March 2026
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BMW’s New 700-Bar Hydrogen Tank: What It Means for MOT Testers and UK Garages
A major step forward for hydrogen vehicles BMW has unveiled a new generation of 700-bar hydrogen storage tanks as part of its latest BMW iX5 Hydrogen development, and it’s a…9th April 2026
JT
UK vehicle production falls again as weak global demand hits output
UK vehicle production has fallen sharply again in early 2026, with weak global demand, falling exports and ongoing industry disruption continuing to hit factory output. Latest figures from the Society…7th April 2026
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UK van market falls as EV demand falters and pickup registrations plummet
The UK van market has made a weak start to 2026, with falling registrations driven by collapsing pickup demand and slower-than-needed uptake of electric vans. Latest figures from the Society…7th April 2026
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MOTs for Classic Cars: What Testers and Owners Need to Know in 2026
Classic cars have long occupied a unique position within the UK’s MOT system. While most vehicles require annual testing, historic vehicles can be exempt, but recent headlines and government updates…2nd April 2026
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Six MOT Failures Lead to Licence Revocation in Latest Crackdown
A UK haulage operator has lost its licence after a series of serious maintenance failings, including six consecutive MOT test failures on a single vehicle, in a case that underscores…27th March 2026
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Potential Pay-Per-Mile System for EVs – Impact on MOT Testing?
There’s increasing discussion around proposals for a pay-per-mile system for electric vehicles, and it raises some important questions for the MOT sector. One suggestion is that vehicle mileage could be…25th March 2026
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MOTs for Classic Cars: What Testers and Owners Need to Know in 2026
Classic cars have long occupied a unique position within the UK’s MOT system. While most vehicles require annual testing, historic vehicles can be exempt, but recent headlines and government updates…2nd April 2026
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UK Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine and MOT Failure
New Number Plates Arrive On 1st March Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) rules on number plates are back in the spotlight as the new ‘26’ registration plates arrive this…28th February 2026
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Regional MOT Failure Rates Across the UK
Introduction In 2023 alone, over 43 million MOT tests were conducted in Great Britain and 9.87 million (22.6%) resulted in failure, meaning roughly one in five vehicles failed their MOT…28th December 2025
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What the MOT does… and doesn’t do.
The MOT first started on 12th September 1960 – but whilst an annual requirement, initially it only applied to vehicles over ten years old. That changed in 1961 to vehicles…19th December 2025
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High Intensity Headlights – Some Glaring Statistics!
Recently in the news the BBC highlighted the issue of the glare from LED, laser light and bi-xenon sourced headlights on modern cars. This isn’t new. For some years now…8th December 2025
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UK Motorists Delaying Tyre Replacement Until MOT: What Garage Owners Need to Know
Tyre safety, MOT failure reasons, and how garages can tackle tyre neglect. A Growing Trend: Drivers Waiting for the MOT Before Addressing Tyres Across the UK, tyre neglect remains one…21st November 2025
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