Garage MOT Tester handed an 18-month ban after drunken e-scooter tumble There are MOT failures…and then there’s this. An Ashington MOT tester, whose day job involves deciding whether the rest of us are safe to drive, has found himself on the receiving end of a rather different kind of roadworthiness test. According to court reports,Continue reading “MOT Tester fails his own road test!”
Road safety experts are calling for significant changes to the way Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems are tested and approved after new research revealed that some vehicles are incorrectly identifying speed limits far more often than current regulations suggest. The findings have reignited concerns about driver confidence in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and whetherContinue reading “Experts Call for New Rules Surrounding Intelligent Speed Assist Systems in Vehicles”
More than 10,000 motorists across Great Britain received penalty points in 2025 after being caught driving vehicles deemed unroadworthy, highlighting the continuing importance of regular vehicle maintenance and thorough MOT inspections. New figures obtained by the RAC from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) show that 10,054 drivers were issued licence penalty points forContinue reading “More Than 10,000 UK Drivers Penalised for Driving Unroadworthy Vehicles – Why Regular Checks Matter”
The Motor Ombudsman has been recognised at the 2026 TyreSafe Awards after its ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign received the Online & Social Media Award, highlighting the growing importance of educating motorists about the dangers of part-worn tyres. The Michelin-sponsored award was presented during TyreSafe’s 20th anniversary gala dinner at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Warwickshire, recognisingContinue reading “The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ Campaign Wins TyreSafe Online & Social Media Award”
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”
New industry data is highlighting a growing challenge for the UK’s automotive repair sector, with repair costs continuing to rise as vehicles become increasingly complex to diagnose, repair and maintain. While advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electrification and connected vehicle technology are often cited as major contributors, high-profile cases involving major mechanical failures are alsoContinue reading “Rising Repair Costs and Vehicle Complexity Creating New Challenges for Garages”
Garages are being encouraged to help spread awareness of the risks associated with part-worn tyres as The Motor Ombudsman launches a new consumer safety campaign. The Motor Ombudsman has unveiled a nationwide awareness drive highlighting the potential dangers of motorists purchasing part-worn tyres, amid ongoing concerns that many used tyres sold in the UK mayContinue reading “Motor Ombudsman Warns Drivers Over Dangers of Part-Worn Tyres”
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”
Van Driver Learns the Hard Way That the Horn Isn’t a Way To Get Someone’s Attention We’ve all done it. You’re driving along, spot a mate on the pavement, and instinctively give the horn a quick “beep-beep” to say hello. They wave back, you feel momentarily popular, and life goes on. Well… not for oneContinue reading “Beep Beep! That’ll Be £266, Please…”
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.”
