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Many Vehicles on Roads Without an MOT

Posted in General News on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

According to new data gained via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request issued by Select Car Leasing to the DVSA, there could be as many as 5.2 million vehicles on our nation’s roads that do not have a valid MOT certificate. 

The data also revealed that over 360,000 cars were given new MOT documents more than a year after their previous test results had expired. This includes vehicles at car dealerships that are held as stock and would only get an MOT test if they were to be sold. 

The Managing Director of Select Car Leasing Graham Conway said: “MOTs are essential for ensuring that cars on the road are safe and roadworthy. Common reasons for failing an MOT include issues with lights and signals, suspension and brakes. Not presenting a vehicle for an MOT on time might mean that crucial safety concerns are overlooked.” 

The DVSA data showed that around a third of the 5.2 million cars were retested for an MOT a month after expiring. Further analysis revealed that 3.4 million of them were retested within three months. 

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