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?
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.
Body structure and attachments (6) MOT Test of vehicle structure, body condition (corrosion) and security This section covers the condition of the general structure of the vehicle (body) – including rust, corrosion etc, but doesn’t include ‘prescribed areas’ – parts of the structure to which Testable items such as brakes, steering, suspension and seat beltContinue reading “MOT Test of Vehicle Structure, Body Condition and Security | rust, corrosion | What is checked”
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