MOT guides
Straight answers from people who carry out MOTs every day.
What is checked in an MOT? The complete list
Every part of your car the MOT tester looks at, in plain English, plus what isn't checked.
The most common MOT failures and how to avoid them
Lights, suspension, brakes and tyres cause most MOT failures. Here's what to check before your test.
How to prepare for your MOT: a 10-minute checklist
Ten simple checks you can do at home the day before your MOT to avoid an easy fail.
MOT results explained: dangerous, major, minor and advisory
What each MOT defect category means, whether you can drive away, and how retests work.
When is my MOT due? Dates, early testing and fines
When your first MOT is due, how early you can test without losing days, and the penalties for driving without one.
How much does an MOT cost?
The legal maximum MOT fee, why prices vary between garages, and what's included.
MOTs for electric and hybrid cars
Do electric cars need an MOT? What's different for EVs and hybrids.
Which vehicles don't need an MOT?
Historic vehicles over 40 years old, new cars and other MOT exemptions explained.