MOT Tests Every Two Years
New Government proposals have been announced to help people across the UK in a move to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis. The proposed change to MOT rules could see vehicles requiring a MOT to be carried out every two years instead of annually, saving more than £55 a year.
The idea was shared with senior party members by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at a Cabinet meeting. With inflation at a 30-year high, the fuel crisis, supply chain issues relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and household bills rising sharply, the Prime Minister urged MPs to look for ‘innovative ways’ to find solutions to these issues.
Following the announcement, there have been calls from the Labour Party and industry bodies to not go ahead with the plans due to the safety of all road users as the purpose of an MOT is to ensure a vehicle meets a basic level of safety for driving on our roads. Scrapping the annual MOT test in favour of every other year could see a dramatic increase in the number of unroadworthy vehicles, possibly making our roads less safe.
Under current regulations, every car that is more than 3 years old must have an up-to-date MOT certificate every year. The standard cost for cars is around £55 and £30 for motorbikes.
NO CHANGES HAVE BBEN MADE AS YET, so it’s important for UK drivers to understand that the current rules remain in place, vehicles older than 3 years still require an annual MOT.
It is illegal to drive a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate. The only exception is when the car is being driven to its MOT test, just as long as the test has been booked and the driver has proof on them.
If a driver owns a vehicle that they no longer want to drive on a public road, they must complete a SORN form.
