Fleet managers should avoid booking vehicle servicing at the last minute, as dealerships face the possibility of being swamped by millions of MOT-failure vehicles.
A huge number of vehicles could soon fail their MOTs, due to unresolved safety recalls. This pent-up demand could overwhelm workshops, leaving frustrated customers scrambling for repairs.
The previous government planned to include recalls in MOT criteria, and the new administration is expected to proceed, though the timeline remains uncertain.
This is the warning from data expert ADS, which says that cars may soon fail their MOTs if a recall has been missed.
The latest DVSA figures suggest over five million cars could be affected, as franchise dealers have lost contact with owners or customers have ignored recall notices.
In 2021, 2.7 million cars were recalled, but fewer than 800,000 were fixed. With recalls increasing, the number of overdue dealer appointments is now likely much higher.
The previous government planned to include recalls in MOT criteria, and the new administration is expected to proceed, though the timeline remains uncertain.