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)”
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”
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.
Tyre safety, MOT failure reasons, and how garages can tackle tyre neglect. A Growing Trend: Drivers Waiting for the MOT Before Addressing Tyres Across the UK, tyre neglect remains one of the most persistent issues encountered by MOT stations and independent garages. Research consistently shows that a large percentage of drivers only replace their tyresContinue reading “UK Motorists Delaying Tyre Replacement Until MOT: What Garage Owners Need to Know”
From 10 June 2025, major changes to driving licence entitlements for zero-emission vans have come into force, designed to make it easier for businesses and drivers to adopt electric fleets. These changes have key implications for MOT garages, MOT testers, and suppliers in the EV van space. (Original source: EV Fleet World – New licenceContinue reading “New Licence Rules for Heavier Electric Vans Take Effect — What MOT Sector Needs to Know”
MOT Test of Wheels and Tyres (5) (Formerly MOT Test of Tyres and Roadwheels condition) Wheels and tyres have been grouped together with axles and suspension in the MOT Testing Manual. To simplify the description of the MOT checks the wheels and tyres checks are described in this section and axles and suspension are nowContinue reading “MOT Test of Tyres and Roadwheels condition | MOT tyres check | What is checked”
Should all MOT Testing Stations buy new Diesel Emission Test equipment (yet retaining their current diesel smoke meters) in the interests of public health?
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