When was the last time you checked your MOT date? Now could be a good time… Drivers are being warned to check their MOT due date ahead of a September MOT demand increase that could see motorists hit with a £1000 fine. Back when the Covid Pandemic first started, the government put in place a…
So, the day has arrived, your MOT test is here! It can be hugely disappointing if your vehicle fails its MOT test, but it’s a common occurrence with millions of vehicles failing every year. Whilst this is not an ideal situation to find yourself in – it’s important to know what options are available to…
There are several reasons why you may want to check the MOT history of a car. You would generally check the MOT history when purchasing a second-hand vehicle, but it could also be checked if you’ve lost the MOT paperwork from a previous test. Although MOT tests don’t tell you everything about the health of…
Child seats are a grey area for many parents when it comes to an MOT test. Can I leave it in whilst my MOT is done, or will it fail because of that? What is an MOT? An MOT is a mandatory vehicle inspection to determine whether your vehicle meets certain safety and environmental standards…
So, your MOT is due and you’re unsure whether to book a class 4 or 7 MOT? What is the difference between the two? Let us explain to you in more detail. There are several different classes of MOT, but the two most common by far are class 4 and class 7. The type of…
Nottinghamshire is set to see a 57.17% year on year increase in the number of MOT tests required this autumn, DVSA data released on 18th August shows. In data revealing the top 20 areas which will bear the brunt of the MOT demand in October and November, all but one postcode across the UK will…
A vehicle can fail an MOT for any number of reasons, a wide range of tests and checks are carried out across all areas of the vehicle and it only has to fail in one of these areas to not be given a pass certificate. A few weeks before your MOT is due, it’s a…
Britain’s six-month MOT extension scheme is to end early, The Department for Transport has confirmed, and mandatory MOT tests will be reintroduced from August 1st, 2020. The policy which granted an automatic extension for cars, vans and motorcycles with an MOT due to expire from the end of March 2020 was planned to run for…
As the UK quickly attempts to adapt to help the stop the spread of Covid-19. Measures have been put in place by the government which has led to confusion for many motorists. After initially suspending MOT tests for HGVs. The Transport Secretary announced drivers who have an MOT due from Monday 30th March 2020 onwards…
From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months. This is being done to help prevent the spread of covid-19. If you can’t get an MOT because you’re in self-isolation, the Department for Transport is working with insurers and the police to make sure people…