MOT

A shocking 7 IN 10 cars are running worn brakes or tyres

New DVSA data shows seven in 10 cars on the road have brakes or tyres that would warrant an MOT advisory.

MOT mayhem: 10 million cars fail new test in first year

A year on from new MOT testing regulations and standards being introduced, breakdown company Green Flag has revealed the results.

It’s now easier to replace a lost MOT certificate

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has launched a new online service that makes it easier to replace lost or damaged MOT certificates.

The cars and brands most and least likely to pass an MOT

Testing times: using data from 23 million MOT tests, we can reveal the cars most and likely like to pass an MOT

MOT shock stats: pass on a Sunday, fail on a Monday

Using data from 23 million MOT tests, we can reveal that Sunday is the best day for an MOT test if you're hoping to pass first time

Opinion: the call to abolish the MOT test is nonsense

The Adam Smith Institute labels the MOT test 'outdated' and calls for the annual inspection to be abolished. We disagree – and here's why

Life could begin at 40 for 115,000 classic cars

New MOT rules coming into force on 20 May could herald the return to British roads for over 115,000 old cars – because the...

Tyre pressure system is MOT fail

A faulty Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) now results in automatic MOT failure – even if your tyres are in good condition and correctly...

Removing DPF: illegal and costly say experts

Clogged up diesel particulate filter? Don’t remove it – it’s an instant MOT fail