MOT price cap should be higher, say repairers
A new survey has found that 62% of automotive workshops are in favour of a higher MOT price cap. The government is reviewing the current MOT price cap of £54.84, […]
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MOT failure rate for LCVs suggests fleet neglect
New data has revealed that the MOT failure rate for LCVs was twice that of cars last year, resulting in longer vehicle off-road times and business disruption. According to Tyresafe, […]
DfT to introduce new rules around electric vans
Regulations around MOTs, driving hours and speed limiters for electric vans are set to change to make it easier for fleets to go green. This follows the conclusion of the […]
MOT fee to be reviewed
The Department for Transport has confirmed it will review the MOT fee to bring it in line with the demands of modern technology. It has said it will consult with […]
MOT dates missed by eight million drivers in 2024
More than eight million vehicles were late renewing MOT certification last year, according to new research. A Freedom of Information request to the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency submitted by […]
Lighting defects contribute to 19 million MOT failures
Lighting defects have contributed to more than 19 million MOT failures since 2020, according to new research. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Driver and […]
BookMyGarage finds distance is key for customers
Distance matters more than price to drivers booking their vehicles in for a service or repair, according to BookMyGarage. It has analysed data from more than 22 million bookings over […]
Common MOT failures identified by eBay
The most common MOT failures have been revealed in new research carried out by eBay. It analysed MOT failures from June 2024-2025 obtained from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request […]
MOT prices need to increase, warns IAAF
MOT prices need to rise to keep pace with inflation and their growing complexity, according to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). It says MOTs need to evolve to reflect […]
Pre-book MOTs to ease workshop peaks
New research has found that 60% of motorists would prefer to pre-book MOTs up to a month ahead of its due date. Marketing Delivery surveyed 500 dealer customers and found […]
Ford Transit Custom most successful MOT van
The Ford Transit Custom has been identified as the most likely van to pass its MOT. This is based on analysis of more than 33 million MOT results from 2005 […]
Ignoring MOT advisories leads to six million road incidents
An estimated six million drivers who ignored MOT advisories in the last year suffered a breakdown or was involved in a collision as a result. This is according to RAC […]