An MOT test checks that your vehicle meets the required road safety and environmental standards. From brakes and tyres to lights, steering, suspension and emissions, an MOT tester inspects a wide range of components to determine whether the vehicle meets the standards required to pass. If you’re wondering what is checked on an MOT, ourContinue reading “MOT Test Checklist UK: What Is Checked on an MOT?”
More than one in five UK motorists have missed important vehicle administration deadlines, according to new research, highlighting a growing challenge for both drivers and the automotive industry. A survey commissioned by Lloyds and conducted by YouGov found that 21% of UK drivers have forgotten critical vehicle deadlines, including MOT tests, vehicle tax and insuranceContinue reading “One in Five UK Drivers Missing Essential Car Admin Deadlines”
Insurance Refusal After £120,000 Ferrari Crash Sparks Debate A recent high-profile case involving Britain’s only pink Ferrari has reignited discussion around the importance of MOT compliance and vehicle roadworthiness. The £120,000 Ferrari California, owned by Cardiff businesswoman Lisa-Marie Brown, was involved in a dramatic collision in August 2023 that left the supercar written off. However,Continue reading “Pink Ferrari Crash Highlights Why MOT Compliance Matters More Than Ever”
If you’ve been keeping an eye on MOT rumours over the last few years, you’ll know there has been no shortage of talk about major changes to the testing system. At one point, there were serious discussions about pushing the first MOT back from three years to four, while industry speculation around EV testing, dieselContinue reading “MOT Changes Are Coming – But 2026 Looks More Like a Preparation Year Than a Revolution”
Why Drivers Are Switching to LED Bulbs Aftermarket LED headlight bulbs have become one of the most popular vehicle upgrades in recent years. Promising brighter illumination, improved visibility and a modern appearance, thousands of drivers have swapped their original halogen bulbs for LED replacements. However, many motorists are unaware that fitting LED bulbs into aContinue reading “MOT Headlight Rules Explained: What Aftermarket LED Bulbs Mean for Drivers”
A shocking cyber security breach involving an MOT testing station has once again highlighted the growing threat of “ghost MOTs” across the UK motor trade. According to recent reports, hackers allegedly gained access to a garage’s MOT testing system and issued around 170 fraudulent MOT certificates within a single week. The garage says the vehiclesContinue reading “Hacker Sells 170 Ghost MOTs Through Garage System”
Drivers caught using a vehicle without a valid MOT could soon face far tougher penalties under new government proposals currently under consultation. At present, driving without an MOT certificate is punishable by a fine of up to £1,000. However, ministers are now considering whether the offence should also carry penalty points and even allow policeContinue reading “Government Considers Tougher Penalties for Vehicles Without a Valid MOT”
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 Standards Agency (DVSA) and Department for Transport have both signalled that the MOT will need to evolve to reflect rapidly advancing vehicle technology. Following consultationContinue reading “ADAS checks on the MOT agenda as DVSA explores future test changes”
UK motorists are increasingly putting off essential vehicle repairs, raising fresh concerns for road safety and the wider MOT sector. Recent insight from The Motor Ombudsman reveals that more than half of garages are seeing customers delay necessary work, with tyres, braking components and routine servicing among the most commonly postponed jobs. Many repairers alsoContinue reading “Motorists Delaying Repairs as Cost Pressures Bite, Say Industry Experts”
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. InvestigatorsContinue reading “DVSA Convicts Bristol Testers in Major “Ghost MOT” Fraud Case”
