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Warning to drivers as research reveals 1.2 million cars on UK roads have no MOT
Research shows 3% of UK drivers skipped MOTs last year, mainly due to cost concerns and forgetting, with Gen Z twice as likely to miss their test as older groups.
- New research from Halfords shows three per cent of UK motorists skipped their MOT in the past year, equating to around 1.2 million vehicles.
- Drivers cited forgetting , cost of the MOT itself and broader motoring costs , while 69% fear unexpected repairs, 61% rising cost of living, and 42% concern about affording next MOT.
- Younger drivers show higher rates, with six per cent of Gen Z drivers missing their MOT, men are twice as likely as women to skip, and Northern Ireland uses a postal reminder system seven weeks before due.
- Legal penalties include fines of up to £1,000, six points on a licence, and insurance invalidation for failing the MOTs annual legal requirement ensuring vehicle safety and environmental standards.
- To avoid fines, check your MOT due date on GOV.UK, book up to a month minus a day early, and compare garages since the maximum price is £54.85.
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Warning to drivers as research reveals 1.2 million cars on UK roads have no MOT
New research from Halfords shows three per cent of motorists have skipped their MOT in the past year, equating to around 1.2 million vehicles
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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