Drivers would only need to take their car for an MOT every two years if a suggestion by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps was taken up by the Government. At the moment, cars over three years old need a current MOT certificate which must be renewed every year.
The idea of changing that requirement to every two years comes as the Government seeks 'innovative ways' to help households with the cost of living crisis, the Express reports. Energy bills have soared and inflation is rising as families face a financial squeeze.
The Government pegs the annual cost of an MOT at a maximum of £54.85, although repair work to make it pass can make motorists pay a lot more. The BBC has reported that Mr Shapps wants to examine the possibility of extending renewal times to help drivers.
