Does Your Car Have a Valid MOT?

Up to two million cars could be being driven illegally

According to the RAC, Up to two million cars could be being driven illegally on UK roads because motorists haven’t got their vehicles MOT tested after the extension given due to coronavirus expired.

One in five (19.5%) of the vehicles eligible for a six-month MOT extension during the first 2020 lockdown are yet to be assessed, figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) suggest. The report comes a few weeks after the DVSA urged the 10 million car owners who benefited from the Covid-19 six-month MOT exemption to sign up for its reminder service. The pause ran from 30 March to 1 August. Even the last cars to have benefitted from the exemption for the compulsory test have now gone past the extended expiry date.

A total of 1.86 million vehicles still haven’t had a new MOT for an average of 3.4 months, according to a report by Kwik Fit based on the figures. The company reports that vehicles brought in for assessment were more likely to pass the test due to cars covering fewer miles over the last year. It estimates the failure rate is as much as 10% lower than in a normal year.

A DVSA spokesperson told the Daily Mail: “It is illegal to drive a car without an MOT and motorists can face a fine of up to £1,000 if they are caught. DVSA’s free MOT reminder service can help people make sure their vehicles are safe and legal.”

Check Your MOT Status

You can check the MOT status of your vehicle by visiting the GOV.UK website and entering your car’s registration.

Call Autofit Garage Chorley to Arrange Your MOT

If you car’s MOT has expired, or is due to expire, call Autofit Garage Chorley to arrange your MOT test on 01257 267 829, alternatively why not call round to see us? You can find us at 46-50 Bengal Street, Chorley PR7 1SA.