MoT
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Manufacturer News 1 FebHonda achieves highest MOT pass rate
Hondas are more likely to pass an MOT first time than any other brand, according to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.
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Fleet Industry News 16 JanMOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC
The RAC has given its backing to aligning the MOT with vehicle safety recalls so that if there is an outstanding issue with a car or van it could fail the test.
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Fleet Industry News 7 SepCouncil vehicles driven for three months without valid MOT
Two bin lorries and five vans owned by South Norfolk Council remained on the road despite not having a valid MOT.
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Fleet Industry News 26 JulScrapping the MOT would be a ‘disaster’, says RAC
Think tank the Adam Smith Institute's call for the MOT to be either scrapped or the frequency of inspections reduced has been labelled a “recipe for disaster”.
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Fleet Industry News 5 JunGarages are using MOT changes to hold motorists to ransom, says MotorEasy
Changes to the way the MOT works are allowing some garages to 'hold motorists to ransom’, says vehicle ownership and maintenance specialist MotorEasy.
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Fleet Industry News 3 MayCommunication over MOT changes critical for fleets to avoid breaking the law, says Kwik Fit
Communication and clarity with company car and van owners and drivers will be more critical than ever with this month’s introduction of MOT changes, says Kwik Fit.
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Fleet Industry News 22 Mar
Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May
Changes in England, Scotland and Wales, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.
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Fleet Industry News 18 JanSafety concerns persuade Government to maintain first MoT test at three years
The Department for Transport (DfT) has decided to maintain the first MoT at three years, rather than four years, due to safety concerns.
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Fleet Industry News 21 NovScrappage schemes will get us nowhere, warns RAC Foundation
Scrappage schemes will not get us any further in the fight against pollutants, RAC Foundation research suggests.
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Tax and Legislation News 7 NovHalf of UK motorists want MOT to include the latest safety features
Nearly half of UK drivers (48%) are in favour of updating the standard MOT test to cover increasingly common driver assistance technologies.
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General News 26 JulUK MOT failure rate at nearly 40%
Car warranty provider Warranty Direct has found that nearly 40% (36.8%) of cars and vans failed their MOT last year.
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General News 22 JunService and MOTs can cost up to £195.95 according to research
New research has revealed that motorists in some parts of the country are paying up to £82.89 more for servicing and MOTs compared with other towns and cities.
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Tax and Legislation News 26 AprDVSA clarifies lack of MOT certificate authority
The DVSA has confirmed that paper MOT certificates should be viewed only as a receipt of the test and customers should check the validity of a vehicle’s MOT using the Governments online database.
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Fleet Industry News 10 AprMicheldever backs campaign for Government rethink on proposed changes to MOT
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) is supporting a cross-industry campaign to encourage a Government rethink on proposed changes to current MOT legislation.
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Fleet Industry News 31 Mar
Euro Car Parts supports keeping current MOT testing regime
Euro Car Parts has voiced its support of maintaining the current 3-1-1 MOT test over concerns that safety will be compromised if the date of a car’s first MOT is extended to four years.
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Fleet Industry News 20 FebPlans to extend first MOT to four years draws mixed fleet response
Proposals on cars broadly welcomed but fleets unanimously reject them for vans.
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People News 15 FebATS Euromaster shares expertise to offer third-party MOT training
ATS Euromaster is to share its expertise with the wider industry and offer accredited MOT training to third-party technicians.
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Tax and Legislation News 23 Jan
Government consults on four-year MOT plan
New cars and motorcycles could no longer require an MOT for the first four years.
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Fleet Industry News 14 Mar
Garage owners and testers imprisoned for carrying out fraudulent MOTs
Garage owners and two MOT testers have been sentenced for conspiring to fraudulently issue MOT certificates.
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Fleet Industry News 28 Jan
Half of MOT faults could be avoided with routine maintenance
The latest MOT testing data for Great Britain has shown nearly 50 per cent of all faults found on MOTs last year could have been avoided with routine maintenance.
