Starting January 9, 2026, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced significant changes to the MOT ...

Brits are being urged to check their cars for a common fault that could leave you broken down and out of pocket. It's a yearly event that many motorists would rather skip — the dreaded MOT test. For ...

Around 29% of people in the UK are said to miss the renewal of their MOT, which could lead to serious problems and leave drivers severely out of pocket. To avoid getting into trouble, it's important ...

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08:49, Sun, Sep 28, 2025 Updated: 08:50, Sun, Sep 28, 2025 Motorists are bracing for a major MOT overhaul in September and October. The Labour Government has granted the DVSA enhanced powers to ...

Joel has spent six years testing pizza ovens, camping gear, binoculars and more. He’s cooked a criminal amount of pizza, and swallowed the evidence. After granting drivers a six-month extension to ...

Almost eight million UK motorists are at risk of fines for driving without a valid MOT, according to new research from breakdown provider Green Flag. Nearly a quarter, 23 per cent, of all MOTs carried ...

More than two-thirds of UK car owners believe a proposed relaxation of MOT rules would put lives in danger, a new survey suggests. Some 67% of respondents to a poll commissioned by the Society of ...

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ALMOST 2million motorists could be driving without a valid MOT, putting them at risk of being slapped with a £1,000 fine. What is an MOT and how do you know when yours is due? Here’s all you need to ...

Jonathan Barbara, Managing Director at Parkers MOT said older cars risk failing the MOT emissions test as a result of the new petrol. He warned his own historic BMW failed after checking his vehicle ...

The government's own figures suggest there are approximately 23,000 testing stations in the UK carried out by 60,000 privately employed MoT testers, with around 33 million cars in the UK. This gives a ...