Potential safety risks and ‘limited’ savings for the UK’s motorists have been cited as the reason for the government’s decision to retain the current intervals between mandatory MoT test for cars, vans and motorcycles.
TyreSafe and 4,500 organisations responded to the MoT Consultation, which has now concluded, detailing the significant risks extending the first MoT for vehicles from three years to four or even five. DVSA figures show the most likely reason for a vehicle, up to six years of age, to fail its MoT is tyre defects.
Department for Transport (DfT) concluded: “The Government intends to maintain our exceptional record on road safety - with it being one of the best in Europe.
Department for Transport (DfT) concluded: “The Government intends to maintain our exceptional record on road safety - with it being one of the best in Europe.
“The Department sought views about amending the date of the first MOT for cars, vans and motorcycles from three to four years. Overall, 84% opposed changing the date of the first test. A high volume of concerns were raised in relation to road safety, in particular regarding tyre and brake wear - the most common reasons for first-time MOT test failures. These safety issues are particularly important given the volume of anecdotal evidence that suggests that many drivers rely on the first MOT test to identify safety-critical issues.
“We agree with a number of respondents who identified that any savings made by motorists would at best be extremely marginal and limited by additional costs from defects not identified at MOT deteriorating and thereby requiring more expensive repairs (e.g. increased call outs for tyre defects), as well as increased insurance premiums. “
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