Daily Express :: MOT Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:08:12 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[All drivers urged to use 20p coin to avoid failing MOT tests]]>

Drivers have been urged to use a 20p coin to avoid failing MOT tests. It's worth knowing if you want to swerve a hefty repair bill.

]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0100Carscars, MOT, MOT test, fail MOT, pass MOT, 20p coin, car tyres, check tyres, car advice, driving advice, driving<![CDATA[More than 200,000 cars failed MOT test in 2025 due to 'under the radar' £1.99 part]]>

Thousands of cars are failing their annual MOT test due to problems with a simple car part costing just £1.99.

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It comes as more than 40million licensed vehicles are on UK roads

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A total of 216,388 cars were unsuccessful in the key test

]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:43:00 +0000CarsDVSA, MOT, MOT 2026, MOT news, MOT latest<![CDATA[Major MOT test warning as 1.5 million drivers breaking crucial rule]]>

Motorists could be breaching one crucial DVSA MOT test rule with road users set to be slapped with hefty fines,

]]>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:21:00 +0000CarsMOT, DVSA, mot test, expired mot test, mot test rules, mot check, mot test laws, dvsa mot test, dvsa rules, mot test requirements, mot test expired, <![CDATA[DVLA "quick and easy" update could cut risk of £1,000 fine]]>

Drivers can access a range of services and information

]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:45:00 +0000CarsDVLA, MOT, Taxes, DVLA 2026, DVLA news, DVLA latest<![CDATA[Motorists could face fine, invalid insurance and failed MOT over number plate issue]]>

More than 20,000 drivers nationwide have been caught with non-compliant number plates that risk fines reaching £1,000 and voided insurance.

]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0000CarsMotoring fines, Driving laws, DVLA, MOT, Car insurance, motoring, car, cars, driving, driving fine, driving fines, failed MOT<![CDATA[Every new car rule in March - petrol and diesel fees, number plates and MOTs]]>

Motorists could feel the impact of several driving rules in March, with updates to fuel costs and DVSA tests among the top updates.

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000CarsDriving laws, Petrol, Diesel, MOT, new driving laws, march driving laws, advisory fuel rates, mot rules, driving test rules, number plate rules, new number plates, <![CDATA[Mechanic warns drivers one thing on windscreen will see cars fail MOTs]]>

EXCLUSIVE: An experienced mechanic has spoken to us about unusual MOT failures and what drivers can do about it

]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000CarsMechanic, MOT, MOT failure, MOT check, MOT test, MOT tests, MOT failures UK, MOT testing, common MOT failures, MOTs near me, MOT mechanic tip.<![CDATA[MOT test warning as March set to be ‘busiest month on record’]]>

Motorists have been issued an MOT test warning for March, with millions of road users expected to head to their garages.

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