July 21, 2026

If your car fails its MOT, check which type of defect caused it before you do anything else. A dangerous defect means you can’t drive

An MOT is a legal test that checks whether your car is safe and legal to drive right now. A service is maintenance that keeps

You can check any UK vehicle’s MOT history for free at gov.uk/check-mot-history — just type in the number plate. No login, no logbook, no paperwork

The MOT test itself hasn’t changed for 2026 — what’s changed is who’s allowed to carry it out. From 9 January 2026, the DVSA introduced

The most a garage can legally charge you for a car MOT is £54.85, but most UK garages charge between £30 and £45. The test