MoT
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Latest Fleet News 27 Mar 2020IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has said it is raising concerns with Government regarding the impact of extending MOTs for six months.
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Fleet Industry News 25 Mar 2020Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, allowing people to carry on with essential travel, says the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Fleet Industry News 24 Mar 2020
Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice
DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.
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Fleet Industry News 23 Mar 2020MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA
The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.
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Fleet Industry News 29 Jan 2020MOT testing for cars and vans suspended
All MOTs for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been cancelled with immediate effect after cracks were found in vehicle lifting equipment.
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Latest Fleet News 29 Aug 2019MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks
MOT advisories are found in 1 in 4 cars after checks, and leaving the forecourt, according to data from Protyre.
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Manufacturer News 1 Feb 2019Honda 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 Jan 2019
MOT 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 Sep 2018
Council 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 Jul 2018
Scrapping 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 Jun 2018Garages 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 May 2018Communication 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 2018
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 Jan 2018Safety 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 Nov 2017Scrappage 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 Nov 2017Half 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 Jul 2017UK 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 Jun 2017Service 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 Apr 2017DVSA 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 Apr 2017Micheldever 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.
