MOT

The number of ‘ghost MOTs’ has doubled in 12 months

New information released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency shows a dramatic increase in fraudulent MOT certificates.

Motorists still shying away from high-mileage used cars

New research shows that 81 percent of UK motorists would hesitate to buy a car with high mileage, and half consider 50,000 miles too much.

Millions of drivers are illegally skipping MOTs

One-in-six cars in the UK are only booked in for an MOT after their current test certificate has expired, research from Kwik Fit reveals.

Research shows Porsche drivers are the least organised

Owners of Porsche, MG and Mercedes-Benz cars are most likely to leave booking their MOT appointment until the last minute.

1 in 4 UK vans fail their first MOT test

The first-year MOT failure rate for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) is more than twice the rate recorded for cars.

Millions of drivers at risk of £1,000 MOT fine

Data from Freedom of Information requests has uncovered the number of cars registered in the UK without a valid MOT certificate.

How and when to use your car’s hazard warning lights

Your car's hazard warning lights must work properly for it to pass the MOT. But how and when should you use them? We explain the rules.

MOT testers could photograph your car to stop ‘ghost MOT’ fraud

The DVSA is taking photographs of cars undergoing MOT tests to help prevent fraud and reduce the risk of errors.

Can you drive an MOT fail car if the previous test has not expired?

You can drive a car after it fails the MOT test , but only in certain circumstances. We explain the current DVSA rules.

What is checked in a car MOT test?

Around 40 percent of cars fail the MOT at the first attempt. We explain how to increase your car's chances of passing the test.