One simple DVSA trick for drivers to avoid £1,000 MOT fine

There is one simple trick every driver should know if they want to avoid a £1,000 fine.

Every car on the road in the UK has to have an MOT. This is an annual inspection that checks the most important parts on your vehicle to make sure they meet the legal standards. An MOT lasts for a year. The date it runs out is printed on your current MOT pass certificate.

If you miss this date, you can be fined up to £1,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT. To stop anyone from missing this date, the Government has a free reminder service that will send you a text message or email when your MOT is due.