Millions of drivers suffer stress when taking cars for MOT – survey
A number of vehicle parts are checked during MOTs to ensure they meet legal standards, such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes.
Millions of drivers suffer stress when taking their vehicle for an MOT, a new survey suggests.
Some 59% find the test stressful, a poll of 2,001 UK motorists commissioned by Co-op Insurance indicated.
One fifth (20%) of respondents described the process as “a hassle and too much effort” while 19% said they struggle to find time to take their car to a garage.
Motorists can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT in Britain.
Vehicles must undergo the test on the third anniversary of their registration and every 12 months if it is more than three years old.
A number of vehicle parts are checked during MOTs to ensure they meet legal standards, such as lights, seatbelts, tyres and brakes.
The Co-op has launched a new service aimed at making the MOT more convenient for drivers.
The firm’s head of motor insurance, Nick Ansley, said: “MOTs may seem like a lot of hassle and effort, but they are hugely important to keeping our roads – and the drivers on them – safe.
“We’re trying out ways to keep the hassle of MOTs at a low, encouraging safer roads and communities.”
Department for Transport figures show 35 people were killed and 411 were seriously injured in accidents on Britain’s roads in 2017 when a vehicle defect was a contributory factor.
Mike Bristow, spokesman for road safety charity Brake, said: “It may seem like a daunting process, but by getting vehicles tested, motorists are ensuring that they are driving a safe and roadworthy vehicle.”
