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Short, sourced guides to the things people actually get wrong about the MOT. Every figure comes from GOV.UK or DVSA, and every one says plainly when the answer is that it does not matter.

What Actually Fails an MOT in the UK, and What It Costs to Put Right

Roughly one in four cars fails its first MOT attempt. Here is what really causes it, using DVSA data, and what each repair usually costs.

How to Spot a Clocked Car Before You Hand Over the Money

Mileage fraud is legal to commit and illegal to profit from. The MOT history is the cheapest way to catch it. Here is exactly what to look for.

MOT Rules in Plain English: When It Is Due, What It Costs, What You Get Fined

The three year rule, the one month early rule, the £1,000 fine, and the handful of exemptions that actually apply. Sourced from GOV.UK.

Dangerous, Major, Minor and Advisory: What Your MOT Result Actually Means

The four MOT result categories, which ones fail you, which one means you must not drive the car at all, and how to read a defect list.

UK MOT Statistics 2026: Pass Rates, Failure Reasons and Test Volumes

Official DVSA MOT testing figures for Great Britain, laid out plainly. Test volumes, initial failure rates by class and by vehicle age, and the defect categories behind the failures.

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