Both late and early MOT bookings have tripled

09 April 2021

Servicing and repair company Kwik Fit has revealed that the number of drivers who ran over their MOT expiry date by more than three weeks has tripled in the last six months, in comparison to the same period in 2019.

Figures show that 9% of MOT tests booked in the last six months were late by three or more weeks, compared with 3% throughout the whole of 2019. 

On the flip side, the number of drivers booking their MOT five or more weeks ahead of its renewal date has also tripled. 

Kwik Fit highlighted that these changes are likely a result of the 11-month MOT extension granted by the government last year (2020). 

Kwik Fit communications director Roger Griggs said, “It may be a result of the MOT extension or people having greater flexibility of when to book their MOT but the booking pattern has become much more spread out. We are seeing many more drivers plan in advance, and get their MOT sorted well ahead of its expiry, which is great news.

“Unfortunately, we are also seeing a big increase in owners not getting their car tested until three or more weeks after it has become illegal to drive. This is especially dangerous at the moment as people will not have been driving their cars as much over the last year. As a result, any safety issues may not be as apparent to them as they would be with more frequent use of their car.”

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