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We all know the MOT test is important, and roughly what the test covers. In fact, we’ve talked about pretty much all of it – from the MOT emissions test to the most common MOT failures. But the MOT test is about more than that. Let’s look at the fundamental criteria...
Have you ever had an MOT test result you thought was unfair? Well, you can actually appeal it if you think it was unjust. Appealing an MOT test result allows car owners to challenge a decision – but you need to understand the appeals process, and gather compelling...
Which Car Makes (almost) ALWAYS Pass the MOT? We spotted this local paper article, talking about the most reliable car makes for passing the MOT test. And – surprise surprise – the winner was Ferrari! It’s hardly a common make though, is it? And usually well beyond...
Don’t worry – it happens more often than you’d think! And a surprising number of cars fail the MOT test for simple things like blown light bulbs, or worn out wipers. But sometimes, a car can fail the MOT because of major issues. A vehicle can fail and still be driven...
Have you ever wondered how many MOT test centres there are in the UK? According to the latest database filing on the gov.uk website, there are 23,129 active MOT testing centres in England, Scotland and Wales right now. That’s… a lot! But remember, that’s almost...
Here’s a question we get asked quite often: “If I take the MOT test early and it fails, can I still drive until the old MOT expires?” The short answer is NO. Once your car has failed the MOT test, it is not legal to drive it on the road. The only way to get back on...
You may have seen headlines saying that motorists could be fined £1,000 due to changes in the MOT test coming this September. The truth is that these are just shocking headlines intended to get your attention – and the good news is that the MOT test itself is not...
These are the most common questions about MOTs – asked by customers and seen around the web. Learn more about the MOT test and why it’s important to get yours booked up in plenty of time. What does MOT stand for? Nothing too exciting – it just stands for Ministry...
Want to know some of the most common reasons cars fail the MOT? Give your car the best chance of passing the MOT test, with these quick and simple checks. Pre MOT Checks to Help Your Vehicle Pass First Time Tyres Tyres should have 1.6mm or more tread depth across 75%...
Statistics highlight that a huge 18.7% of MOT failures were due to lighting & signalling. Drivers view of the road (which includes wiper blades) made up 6.9% of the failures. Together these make up 25.6% of all failures. We Only Do MOTs recognise that for these...
We hope that your car will breeze through its MOT, but if your vehicle should happen to fail the test, you have 10 working days to have the problems fixed and come back for a free retest.If it takes longer than 10 days, we will need to do another full MOT test and the...
We want you to feel completely comfortable and fully refreshed while you wait just 45 minutes for your MOT to be completed. Our FREE complimentary hot drinks machine in our waiting area is for your enjoyment plus wifi for you to enjoy.
