A petition has been launched by automotive trade bodies to stop the Government\u2019s plans to extend the period before a vehicle has its first MOT, in order to reduce preventable casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects.<\/p>\n
The petition states: \u201cThe Government has proposed extending the period before a vehicle has to have its first MOT from 3 years to 4. We believe this will be dangerous, expensive, damaging and unnecessary.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Government has considered extending the period before a new vehicle needs its first MOT several times in recent years and abandoned plans every time after common-sense arguments from industry bodies and consumers alike. The petition cites that any reduction to the MOT frequency will be:
\n\u2022 Dangerous: Increased casualties and deaths caused by vehicle defects
\n\u2022 Expensive: Increased vehicle repair, maintenance & insurance costs
\n\u2022 Damaging: Increased pollution & congestion levels
\n\u2022 Unnecessary: There is little evidence to suggest motorists want to change MOT frequency<\/p>\n
\u201c1,759 casualties were caused by vehicle defects in 2021. Keep our roads safe by keeping the MOT at 3-1-1.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The petition is backed by leading UK Automotive Industry Trade Bodies:-<\/p>\n