MOT Guides
The Apprenticeship Crisis Facing the UK Garage and MOT Sector
The UK automotive aftermarket is facing one of the biggest workforce challenges in its history. Independent garages, MOT stations, fast-fit centres and franchised workshops are all struggling to recruit and retain skilled technicians at a time when vehicle technology is becoming more complex than ever. At the heart of the problem lies a growing disconnectContinue reading "The Apprenticeship Crisis Facing the UK Garage and MOT Sector"13th May 2026
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UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 Set to Bring the Aftermarket Together at NEC Birmingham
The UK aftermarket industry is preparing for one of its biggest trade gatherings of the year as the returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3–4 June 2026. Organised by Messe...MOT Trade News
13th May 2026
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Government Confirms Major MOT Shake-Up for Electric Vans
The Government has officially confirmed sweeping changes to MOT testing rules for heavier electric vans, with new regulations set to come into force from 1 June 2026. The reforms are...MOT Trade News
13th May 2026
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ADAS checks on the MOT agenda as DVSA explores future test changes
The UK government is actively considering whether Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) should form part of the MOT test, although no mandate has yet been confirmed. The Driver and Vehicle...MOT Trade News
6th May 2026
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Complex Cars – Outdated MOTs
MOT inspections are getting increasingly complicated for Testers, and may get worse into the future. In a recent article about the new jacking beams with greater load carrying capacity, and...MOT Trade News
22nd April 2026
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A future fantasy…MOT Testing As Imagined in 2010!
The following article was written by our Editor, Jim Punter, in 2010. It is a futuristic look at MOT testing as imagined in 2010 — featuring voice-controlled systems, automated test...MOT Trade News
22nd April 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...MOT Trade News
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...MOT Trade News
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...MOT Trade News
8th April 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...MOT Trade News
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...MOT Trade News
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...MOT Trade News
23rd March 2026
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A Growing Concern for the MOT Sector
1.5 Million Unroadworthy Cars Driving with Expired MOTs An estimated 1.5 million vehicles currently being driven on UK roads without a valid MOT would likely fail the test if inspected...MOT Trade News
13th March 2026
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