UK Car MOT Inspection Manual (Classes 3, 4, 5 and 7) MOT Inspection Manual for Private Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicle Testing Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA February 2018 For motorists the MOT Inspection Manual is the key document. This is the ‘Bible’, MOT Testers are told, in their training which must be followed toContinue reading “UK Car MOT Inspection Manual”
UK Motorcycle MOT Testing Guide (Classes 1 and 2) (Motorcycle Testing) Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA February 2017 As can be seen from the comparison of the Manuals the MOT examination for motorcycles is considerably more basic than that for cars and light commercial vehicles. This means that the time taken for a motorcycle testContinue reading “UK Motorcycle MOT Inspection Manual”
UK MOT Testing Guide (Handbook for Scheme Administration) Crown Copyright, sourced from DVSA July 2017 The MOT Test in Britain started in 1960, but is now regulated by the European Union through what is called a ‘Directive’. This sets out the minimum inspection requirements for MOT Testing throughout Europe, including Britain. In practice though, someContinue reading “UK MOT Testing Guide (Handbook)”
A worrying number of vehicles on UK roads are being driven without a current MOT certificate — posing legal risks for drivers and safety concerns for everyone using the country’s roads. Recent data suggests that around 1.2 million vehicles could currently be operating without a valid MOT test certificate. This equates to roughly 3% ofContinue reading “Over One Million UK Vehicles Operating Without a Valid MOT — What It Means for Garages”
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 that year. This national average, however, masks significant regional differences. MOT failure rates can vary widely across different parts of the UK, influenced by factorsContinue reading “Regional MOT Failure Rates Across the UK”
From Friday 9 January 2026, the DVSA will introduce several important changes to the MOT scheme that directly affect MOT testers and Authorised Examiners (AEs). These updates focus on disciplinary action, tester eligibility, training oversight and compliance. While some of the groundwork has already been laid through recent guide updates, January 2026 marks the pointContinue reading “DVSA MOT Tester Rule Changes from 9 January 2026 – What Garages Need to Know”
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 over 7 years old, and then six years later in 1967 the current three-year old vehicles having to have their first MOT was set up.Continue reading “What the MOT does… and doesn’t do.”
If you are looking for an MOT training provider, it is important to ensure they are approved by a recognised awarding organisation and that their courses meet DVSA requirements. All MOT Testers must complete approved training and hold the correct qualifications before applying to become a Nominated Tester. Before enrolling on an MOT Tester course,Continue reading “MOT Training Providers in the UK”
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 profile and find out instantly – using data from last year’s MOT results from the whole of the UK.
The MOT Test checks list – overview The MOT Test checks list section is a complete list and description of the checks your vehicle will undergo during its MOT Test. While this list groups the checks under each component, the Tester will carry out the checks in a specific sequence designed to save time, TestingContinue reading “MOT Test Checks List | What is checked on an MOT | Overview”
![Mechanic checking a car with a clipboard [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/my_lightbox_contents.php?lightboxID=5481886][img]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/manley099/Lightbox/flame.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.istockphoto.com/my_lightbox_contents.php?lightboxID=5455224][img]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w171/manley099/Lightbox/cars.jpg[/img][/url]](https://motester.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/02/MOT-Tester-1.jpg)
