Minimum MOT fee must increase, says IGA
The Independent Garage Association has added its voice to calls for the government to raise the minimum MOT fee. MOT fees have remained unchanged for 16 years despite significant increases […]
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IAAF calls from higher mandatory minimum MOT fee
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is calling for a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85. Under current regulations £54.85 is the maximum MOT fee, but the IAAF believes this […]
New MOT rules for electric vans set for 1 June
The government has announced that new MOT rules for electric vans weighing 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes will come into force on 1 June. The reforms mean that new electric vans […]
Worries mount over unexpected repair bills
Nearly half of drivers are concerned about unexpected repair bills following an MOT test. According to a survey of 2,000 motorists carried out by Scrap Car Comparison, 46% of respondents […]
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, […]
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 […]