MOT Modernisations: RoSPA’s view

In light of the Government’s announcement that a car’s first MOT will stay at three years, Becky Guy, RoSPA's Road Safety Manager speaks on the latest news:

"RoSPA welcomes the Government’s announcement that a car’s first MOT test will remain at three years and, with the number of people killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads remaining high over the last decade, believes that paying for an MOT is a small price to pay for safety."

“During the Government’s recent consultation, we raised the issue that leaving the MOT over three years could offer the potential for more vehicles in a non-roadworthy condition on our roads and more collisions in which a vehicle defect contributes to the crash.

“Although some argue that paying for an MOT after four years would be more cost effective, this may not be the case if vehicle defects which would have been identified and repaired during the three-year MOT are left even longer.

“What’s more, there are likely to be inflationary price rises, which could increase the cost of repairs. It is also likely that over the period of a year, the defect will worsen.

“We are also pleased to hear that the Government is further exploring how the MOT test can be modernised, given that we are seeing changes to the vehicles using our roads, such as a rise in hybrid and electric vehicles.”

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