Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to review the MOT system to ensure it fully reflects the technological advances in modern vehicles, and, if so, to set out any timescale for such a review.

The MOT test is a vital part of the systems that keep our roads safe by ensuring drivers maintain their vehicles to a minimum standard. At the heart of the MOT are fundamental mechanical parts such as tyres, brakes, lights, and suspension.

Given the importance of the MOT the Government keeps the content under continual review, both to account for new technology and improve the service. In 2023 a call for evidence asked for views on the future of the MOT. This included areas such as electric vehicles, emissions testing, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Officials have been collecting further evidence on these areas.