MOT & Servicing guides
Pass your MOT first time and keep running costs down.
How Much Does an MOT Cost in 2026?
How much does an MOT cost? The legal maximum is £54.85 for a car and many garages charge less. See fees by vehicle class, free retest rules and ways to save.
Read guideMOT Checklist: 20 Things to Check Before Your MOT
Our MOT checklist covers 20 quick pre-MOT checks, from bulbs and tyres to windscreen chips and warning lights, so you can fix easy faults before the test.
Read guideMOT vs Service: What's the Difference?
MOT vs service explained: an MOT is a yearly legal safety check, a service is maintenance. Compare what each covers, interim vs full service and when to book.
Read guideThe Most Common MOT Failures (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common MOT failures are lights, suspension, tyres and brakes. See DVSA's latest data, what fails an MOT in each area and how to avoid each one.
Read guideOfficial DVLA and DVSA data
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