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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 Sunday, 1 March. While the biannual plate change is routine for the motor trade, many UK drivers remain unaware that non-compliant number plates could landContinue reading "UK Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine and MOT Failure"28th February 2026
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Newer Cars Increasingly Sold Without a Spare Tyre
An increasing number of new vehicles are being supplied without a traditional spare wheel, as manufacturers look to reduce weight, improve fuel efficiency and lower production costs. Instead of a...Garage News
2nd 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...Garage News
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...MOT Information for Motorists
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...Garage News
8th December 2025
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Your Car’s Typical MOT Performance
During an MOT Test, what might a car - the same make and model with similar mileage to yours - fail on? Here's where to find out; select your vehicle...MOT Guide
5th December 2025
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MOT Price Fee – Time For An Increase?
How much is an MOT? The cost of an MOT test in the UK is set by the government’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as a statutory maximum fee....MOT Information for Motorists
4th December 2025
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Which vehicles are most and least likely to fail an MOT?
A recent analysis of over 209 million MOT test records by MoneySuperMarket has revealed which car models are performing best — and worst — when it comes to first-time MOT...MOT Information for Motorists
28th October 2025
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MOT fee – frozen in time?
The current MOT fee was set on 6th April 2010 – over 15 years ago at the current cost of £54.85. After the DVSA cost of the £2.05 slot fee,...MOT Information for Motorists
17th October 2025
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DVSA Warns Millions of Drivers to Act Over MOT Reminder Service
The DVSA has issued an urgent warning to drivers across the UK: millions are not signed up to the free MOT reminder service — putting themselves at risk of missed...Garage News
26th August 2025
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Drivers Risk £1,000 Fines Over Simple MOT Test Mistakes
MOT testers and garages are being urged to help drivers avoid costly mistakes, as new warnings highlight how easily motorists can fall foul of the law around MOT tests –...Garage News
1st August 2025
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Millions Face Huge £617 Repair Bills Without an MOT Test — Warning Issued
Drivers across the UK have been warned they could face repair costs averaging £617 if they skip an MOT test or ignore necessary repairs. The warning comes amid data highlighting...Garage News
16th June 2025
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Warning: Fines Await Drivers Who Break Unseen Highway Code Rules
The Highway Code isn’t just a guide — some of its lesser-known rules are being enforced with steep fines. According to reports, drivers are being penalised for seemingly small infractions,...MOT Information for Motorists
30th May 2025
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