3rd April 2024
In the span of just one year, from April 2022 to March 2023, the automotive industry collectively conducted approximately 34.5 million light MOTs, a process that consumed vast amounts of paper. To put it into perspective, if each test required an A4 certificate, the resulting stack of paper would blanket an area equivalent to 295…
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22nd November 2023
MOT results can be confusing, we know. We’ve been doing MOTs for over 30 years here. Barry originally filmed the video for our service advisors to ensure we knew how best to advise you but we realised, that this could be helpful for you too. Watch the video below to discover the different MOT results…
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6th February 2023
Currently, the weight limit for a class 7 MOT is between 3,000kg and 3,500kg. This class applies to commercial vehicles like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit for example. Vehicles this big are often used by traders like builders, or delivery personnel so the loads they are carrying are heavy.
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3rd February 2023
Are emissions on hybrid vehicles an issue? The simple answer is yes. There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to hybrids and mild hybrids. The majority of drivers don’t fully understand the meaning of each and how it actually works. Currently, all hybrid vehicles don’t require emissions testing during their annual MOT however, we…
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24th January 2023
MOT changes may be coming. On the 18th of January 2023, the Department for Transport launched a public consultation regarding the future of MOTs in Great Britain. They are asking the general public for their views on MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans. With the hopes that changes will reduce costs for drivers whilst…
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29th May 2022
MOT failures are something most of us drivers have experienced at one time in our lives. Every year we put our vehicle through its annual MOT, and around 30% of vehicles fail their test on the first attempt. The most common failure items include issues with your lights, suspension and brakes, but there are some…
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16th July 2021
If you have a motorbike in the UK, then you’re going to need to make sure that it has a valid MOT certificate attached to it before hopping on the back and racing off. The MOT is the government’s way of making sure that all the vehicles on the road meet the expected safety and…
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26th May 2021
New data taken from the DVSA shows that around 580,000 cars aged between 1 and 3 years on the road today have a dangerous fault. This means that they would all fail their MOT but because they don’t need one until their third year, many faults are going unnoticed. Why Are So Many Dangerous Cars…
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14th April 2021
The past few months have been a confusing time for all of us. It looks like booking your MOT test was one of the things we struggled with. The missed MOT stats Research by Kwik Fit shows that 9% of drivers booking their MOT in the last 6 months booked it three or more weeks…
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10th November 2020
Realising that your MOT test is due can be a bit of a pain, but this is a government-enforced test that ensures all the vehicles on our roads meet road safety and environmental standards. Here, we will answer the most frequently asked MOT questions, and explain the whole MOT test procedure. Knowing how MOTs work…
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