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One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Analysis of the latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) data by BookMyGarage, showed that 1 in 10 cars on the road could be classified as having ‘dangerous defects’.

8 Jul

Coronavirus: SMR threat to fleets as lockdown is lifted

Service, maintenance and repair (SMR) for fleets is coming under pressure on three fronts, according to Epyx.

8 Jul

Coronavirus: MOT delays predicted this autumn

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to be tested this summer could end up causing a backlog, the RAC has warned.

3 Jul

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

The Government has announced that mandatory MOT tests for cars, motorcycles and vans in England, Scotland and Wales will be restarted from August 1.

30 Jun

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

There were five million fewer MOT tests carried out in April and May 2020 than in the same months last year.

22 Jun

Coronavirus: half of drivers will stick to MOT and service intervals

Half of drivers plan on getting their car serviced and MOT’d as normal, despite Coronavirus.

11 Jun

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by MoneySuperMarket has revealed that more than 3m (3,025,345) cars and vans had their MOT extended since March 30.

29 May

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

New research by Kwik Fit has revealed that almost 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles are set to return to the roads as lockdown begins to ease.

26 May

Venson warns MOT extension could cause chaos for fleets

Venson Automotive Solutions has urged fleet managers to encourage company car drivers to ensure their vehicles are ‘road ready’ as the nation anticipates an easing of lockdown.

11 May

Servicing and MOT network ready for lockdown lift, says Fleet Assist

Fleet Assist says that almost half of its UK servicing outlets have remained open during the lockdown to keep key worker fleets on the road.

7 May

Coronavirus: 'Strong argument' to continue MOT tests during lockdown

FleetCheck says there is a “strong argument” for fleets to continue car and van MOT tests to ensure safety.

4 May

MOT system could be overloaded after lockdown, fears Licence Check

The UK’s MOT testing system could be overloaded later this year when the country comes out of lockdown, fears Licence Check.

27 Apr

IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has said it is raising concerns with Government regarding the impact of extending MOTs for six months.

27 Mar

Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension

Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, allowing people to carry on with essential travel, says the Department for Transport (DfT).

25 Mar

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

DVSA issues new MOT advice after initially telling drivers in self-isolation to not take their vehicle to be MOT tested.

24 Mar

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

The DVSA tells Fleet News that requirements relating to vehicle testing are under review.

23 Mar

MOT testing for cars and vans suspended

All MOTs for cars and light vehicles in Northern Ireland have been cancelled with immediate effect after cracks were found in vehicle lifting equipment.

29 Jan

MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks

MOT advisories are found in 1 in 4 cars after checks, and leaving the forecourt, according to data from Protyre.

29 Aug

Honda achieves highest MOT pass rate

Hondas are more likely to pass an MOT first time than any other brand, according to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.

1 Feb

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

The RAC has given its backing to aligning the MOT with vehicle safety recalls so that if there is an outstanding issue with a car or van it could fail the test.

16 Jan

MoT - Page 3

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Coronavirus: SMR threat to fleets as lockdown is lifted

Coronavirus: MOT delays predicted this autumn

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

Coronavirus: half of drivers will stick to MOT and service intervals

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Venson warns MOT extension could cause chaos for fleets

Servicing and MOT network ready for lockdown lift, says Fleet Assist

Coronavirus: 'Strong argument' to continue MOT tests during lockdown

MOT system could be overloaded after lockdown, fears Licence Check

IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption

Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

MOT testing for cars and vans suspended

MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks

Honda achieves highest MOT pass rate

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

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MoT - Page 3

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Coronavirus: SMR threat to fleets as lockdown is lifted

Coronavirus: MOT delays predicted this autumn

Coronavirus: Fleets urged to ‘book an MOT’ as exemption ends

Five million fewer MOT tests carried out during lockdown

Coronavirus: half of drivers will stick to MOT and service intervals

MOT extended for 3m cars and vans under lockdown

Risk of 1.1 million unroadworthy vehicles returning to the roads, according to Kwik Fit

Venson warns MOT extension could cause chaos for fleets

Servicing and MOT network ready for lockdown lift, says Fleet Assist

Coronavirus: 'Strong argument' to continue MOT tests during lockdown

MOT system could be overloaded after lockdown, fears Licence Check

IGA raises concerns over six-month MOT exemption

Coronavirus: New MOT advice gives fleets six-month extension

Updated: DVSA issues new coronavirus MOT advice

MOTs for cars and vans continue for the time being, says DVSA

MOT testing for cars and vans suspended

MOT advisories found in 1 in 4 cars after checks

Honda achieves highest MOT pass rate

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

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