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Safety MOT fallout: UK drivers delay repairs, opt for DIY solutions

MOT fallout: UK drivers delay repairs, opt for DIY solutions

A new survey shines more light on what most drivers in the UK do when MOT time approaches.
By Angel Sergeev 15 April 2024
Safety UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

UK: Brake and tyre issues cause most 'dangerous' MOT failures

But light, indicator and reflector problems are the most common overall cause of MOT failures.
By James Fossdyke 14 March 2023
Safety UK government moots MOT rule relaxation to cut costs for drivers

UK government moots MOT rule relaxation to cut costs for drivers

The government says any changes will be made with safety in mind.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2023
Industry Study shows UK drivers think biannual MOT is

Study shows UK drivers think biannual MOT is "a bad idea"

A government proposal would see the compulsory annual safety checks carried out every two years.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2022
Motorcycles Could British riders face new vintage bike touring woes in Europe?

Could British riders face new vintage bike touring woes in Europe?

The UK is no longer part of the EU, and differences in vintage bike regs could cause headaches.
By Brian Potter 23 February 2022
Safety MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

MoTs could be at a premium next month after Covid extensions

The AA says more than 5.5 million cars have seen their test dates moved to the autumn.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2021
Safety Research suggests one in seven cars should have failed their last MOT

Research suggests one in seven cars should have failed their last MOT

But three percent of cars that failed should have passed.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2021
Industry Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

Estimated 1.86m drivers have not renewed MOTs after extensions

The Kwik Fit research draws on data from the DVSA.
By James Fossdyke 26 April 2021
Safety Threefold rise in drivers missing MoT expiry by three weeks or more

Threefold rise in drivers missing MoT expiry by three weeks or more

Figures from Kwik Fit show drivers are forgetting their MoTs are due during this lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 25 March 2021
Safety AA reminds drivers to renew their cars' MoTs despite lockdown

AA reminds drivers to renew their cars' MoTs despite lockdown

Unlike the spring 2020 lockdown, there are no extensions this time around.
By James Fossdyke 12 January 2021
Safety 4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

4.3 million risk driving illegally this autumn

It's all down to the six-month MoT extensions doled out during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 31 August 2020
Safety One in 10 cars could have dangerous faults amid MoT extensions

One in 10 cars could have dangerous faults amid MoT extensions

The coronavirus crisis meant some cars got six-month extensions to their annual roadworthiness test.
By James Fossdyke 9 July 2020
Safety Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

Drivers urged to avoid MoT rush by booking early

The RAC is expecting a backlog as drivers take advantage of six-month MoT extensions for Covid-19.
By James Fossdyke 3 July 2020
Safety Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

Six-month coronavirus MoT extensions to end as lockdown is lifted

The move has been welcomed by motoring organisations and maintenance firms.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Safety HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

July 4 will see tests return after coronavirus halted proceedings.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
German car drivers most likely to have MOTed during lockdown

German car drivers most likely to have MOTed during lockdown

Cars from the German big three were the most likely to be MOTed in the lat two months.
By Dominik Wilde 15 June 2020
Safety Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

Just one in seven drivers will make 'full use' of MOT extensions

RAC figures show roughly half have had their vehicle checked as usual during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2020
Safety Almost 750,000 MoTs carried out in April, despite Covid-19 extensions

Almost 750,000 MoTs carried out in April, despite Covid-19 extensions

But that's still a drop of around 80 percent on the numbers seen in March.
By James Fossdyke 29 May 2020
Safety One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

One million unsafe vehicles could hit the roads as lockdown is eased

Research from Kwik Fit suggests many cars will be driven that would not pass an MOT.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
Safety Drivers stumped by MoT extensions, research suggests

Drivers stumped by MoT extensions, research suggests

More than two-thirds are "unclear" on the rules.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
Safety Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

TyreSafe says MOT exemption doesn't mean safety rules are suspended.
By James Fossdyke 2 April 2020
Government Driving tests and heavy vehicle MOTs halted due to coronavirus

Driving tests and heavy vehicle MOTs halted due to coronavirus

The government hopes the measures will help stop the virus spreading.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Safety More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car on time

More than 11 million drivers have forgotten to MOT their car on time

An estimated 11.6 million of us got to the test centre late.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
Safety Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

MoTs for cars and light vans are having tests cancelled.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2020
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