Image Source: rolecserv.com/ev-charging/product/EV-Charging-Points-For-The-Home EVHomeSmart Rolec EV has been a go-to for t read more
1.5 million illegal motorists are driving without MOT
22/06/2022 Mazda CX-5 SUV 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 150 Sport Auto6 - Save 9.6% - £3,366 off list price - £31,704
22/06/2022 Audi Q4 e-tron 50 Sportback quattro 5Dr 0.0Electric 82kWh 299 S line Auto - Save 3.9% - £2,265 off list price - £55,245
22/06/2022 Citroen C5 Aircross SUV 1.6 PHEV 13.2kWh 225 Shine e-EAT Auto8 - Save 9.5% - £3,349 off list price - £31,731
22/06/2022 Ford Puma SUV 1.0T EcoBoost MHEV 155 ST-Line Vignale DCT Auto7 - Save 12.7% - £3,782 off list price - £26,053
Over 1.5 million motorists in the UK are unwittingly, driving illegally as their vehicles have not got a valid MOT.
According to Motoring.co.uk, who undertook a survey of 20,000 motorists, 1,663 motorists did not hold a valid MOT for their vehicle, meaning that on average 5.1 per cent of all motorists in the UK do not have a valid MOT.
With the average MOT costing around £54.85, this means the UK government has lost out on around £16.5 million that could be claimed from the VAT from the MOT inspection.
The reason why 1.5 million motorists are taking their vehicles to the roads without an MOT is unknown.
A lack of vehicles with valid MOTs also means that just as many insurance policies could be void.
Those with vehicles that are more than three years old must have it tested every year in order to show that it meets the minimum road safety and environmental standards. An MOT certificate confirms that at the time the test was taken the vehicle met these standards which are required by law.
Those driving without an MOT certificate can face a maximum penalty fine of £1,000.
Motorists who have an upcoming MOT booked can take all precautions ahead of the test by following the steps in our pre-MOT check list here.
