May MOT horror stories

Time for our latest MOT horror stories blog, showing you that just when you think you’ve seen it all there’s always something worse out there. We’re lucky to have well...
Time for our latest MOT horror stories blog, showing you that just when you think you’ve seen it all there’s always something worse out there. We’re lucky to have well...
...the requirements for direction indicators should be advised - there is no exemption for any vehicle to have red rear indicators if it was first used on or after 1...
...large or powerful that they are unfamiliar with such machines. Tread depth Regardless of the class selected, test standards for electric motorcycles are no different from those for conventional machines....
...into the vision that government has for its departments and agencies. So we’ve asked David to tell us what he is doing as part of the MOT modernisation project. Firstly,...
...isn’t a reason for rejection. 3. View to the rear During the test we only need to examine the obligatory mirrors, or indirect vision devices, for presence and condition. Many...
...said: “I dread to think what the outcome would’ve been for the passenger if the vehicle was involved in a crash.” Both rear seatbelts on this vehicle were failed for...
...from continuing professional development will create a more professional role for MOT testers and AEs provide flexible learning for candidates: Training providers can offer a wide variety of courses, from...
We told you recently in a blog post called 'MOT trade helps develop MOT occupational standards' that the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry and DVSAs MOT Training...
After listening to your feedback we’ve made some changes to make it easier for you to use the new MOT testing service. Throughout the switchover process we’ve been taking on...
...Only enter details you’ve collected Don’t rely on job cards or other people’s notes when registering a vehicle for a test as they might not be up to date. You...