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DfT MOT decision makes Earned Recognition scheme ‘less attractive’

It was hoped that the Government would allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’.

DVSA Earned Recognition 10 Jul

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MOT framework ‘not keeping pace’ with electric commercial vehicle adoption

Only two additional testing centres for battery-electric vehicles over 3.5 tonnes have been opened in the past nine months, says Venson.

MoT 13 May

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Record MOT tyre failures spark law change call

A record 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOT due to tyre defects in the past year, new figures suggest.

Tyre Management 12 May

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DfT considers new MOT test for electric vehicles and safety systems

New rules to improve safety around electric vehicle and advanced driver assistance systems are being proposed by the European Commission.

MoT 28 Apr

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Apply hybrid MOT and remove tachos to ‘drive electric van adoption’

Holman welcomes proposed changes to allow heavier electric vans to undergo testing outside the HGV MOT network, but wants annual testing regime.

Legislation 16 Apr

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Scrapping regulations could ‘unlock 160k electric van registrations’

That’s according to a survey from the coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan, with fleets reporting regulatory barriers are the single biggest barrier.

electric vans 6 Mar

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Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

A call to defer MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, citing a lack of test availability, has been backed by Venson Automotive Solutions.

MoT 18 Feb

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Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

Fleet customers have been warned of a "nightmare scenario" after a rule change that could introduce an advisory or automatic MOT failure for unresolved recalls.

SMR 12 Feb

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Electric van MOTs “impossible” to book as AFP calls for deferral

Electric vans weighing 4.25 tonnes have to be tested after one year rather than three, and also face a more rigorous examination.

MoT 29 Jan

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MOT testing centre fined after child crushed by car

An MOT test centre has been fined £10,000 after a child sustained life-changing injuries when he was hit by a car and crushed.

health and safety executive 27 Jan

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MOT testing regime frequency will not change, says Government

Cars and vans will continue to be first tested three years after registration and annually after that following conclusion of a Government consultation.

Department for Transport 25 Jan

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Unscheduled vehicle downtime due to a lack of parts improving

Vehicle off-road data suggests that parts availability and technician shortages have improved in 2023.

SMR 30 Nov

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Fleets urged to book MOTs early to “avoid disappointment”

Fleets are being urged to book MOT slots now with centres expected to be maxed out in the coming weeks.

SMR 17 Oct

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Outstanding vehicle recalls added to MoT test certificates

MoT test certificates will now include information about any outstanding recalls for the vehicle, using real-time data provided by manufacturers.

MoT 18 Aug

Mechanic inspects a vehicle on a ramp with a torch

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One-in-10 cars passed by MOT garages ‘should have failed’

Potentially dangerous defects are being missed by garages, according to analysis of the DVSA’s MOT Compliance Survey.

safety and risk management 11 May

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New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

Two new surveys suggest that drivers do not support extending when the first MOT test is due from three years to four.

MoT 22 Mar

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Car drivers ‘back Government extension of first MOT’

The extension of the first MOT test from three years to four is supported by almost nine out 10 (89%) car drivers, new research shows.

MoT 21 Mar

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Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just over a quarter of MOT failures, data from the DVSA suggests.

MoT 13 Mar

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Fleets voice safety concerns over proposals to extend the MOT gap

Ministers claim the changes are necessary because today’s vehicles are built better and are more resilient to wear and tear.

MoT 7 Mar

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MOT consultation extended after criticism of deadline

The Department for Transport (DfT) has extended the current MOT consultation’s closing date from February 28 to March 22, following industry pressure.

MoT 17 Feb

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DfT MOT decision makes Earned Recognition scheme ‘less attractive’

MOT framework ‘not keeping pace’ with electric commercial vehicle adoption

Record MOT tyre failures spark law change call

DfT considers new MOT test for electric vehicles and safety systems

Apply hybrid MOT and remove tachos to ‘drive electric van adoption’

Scrapping regulations could ‘unlock 160k electric van registrations’

Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

Electric van MOTs “impossible” to book as AFP calls for deferral

MOT testing centre fined after child crushed by car

MOT testing regime frequency will not change, says Government

Unscheduled vehicle downtime due to a lack of parts improving

Fleets urged to book MOTs early to “avoid disappointment”

Outstanding vehicle recalls added to MoT test certificates

One-in-10 cars passed by MOT garages ‘should have failed’

New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

Car drivers ‘back Government extension of first MOT’

Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Fleets voice safety concerns over proposals to extend the MOT gap

MOT consultation extended after criticism of deadline

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DfT MOT decision makes Earned Recognition scheme ‘less attractive’

MOT framework ‘not keeping pace’ with electric commercial vehicle adoption

Record MOT tyre failures spark law change call

DfT considers new MOT test for electric vehicles and safety systems

Apply hybrid MOT and remove tachos to ‘drive electric van adoption’

Scrapping regulations could ‘unlock 160k electric van registrations’

Venson backing call for electric van MOT deferral

Unresolved vehicle recall rules could lead to MOT chaos

Electric van MOTs “impossible” to book as AFP calls for deferral

MOT testing centre fined after child crushed by car

MOT testing regime frequency will not change, says Government

Unscheduled vehicle downtime due to a lack of parts improving

Fleets urged to book MOTs early to “avoid disappointment”

Outstanding vehicle recalls added to MoT test certificates

One-in-10 cars passed by MOT garages ‘should have failed’

New research suggests drivers do mirror fleet concerns over MOT change

Car drivers ‘back Government extension of first MOT’

Lamps, reflectors and indicators top the league of MOT failures

Fleets voice safety concerns over proposals to extend the MOT gap

MOT consultation extended after criticism of deadline

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