Submitted on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Rejected on Friday 27th January 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Keep the first MOT test at three years
We call on the government not to extend the MOT test frequency.
Any extension would be a dangerous step backwards for road safety and ultimately cost hard-pressed motorists more money. Vehicle emissions remaining unchecked will also potentially harm the environment.
To ensure motoring is as safe and cost-effective as possible, motorists must have their vehicle inspected and serviced regularly.
Data from the DVSA shows that one in three vehicles presented for an MOT test fail and 30 percent of those fail on brakes or tyres, both safety critical components.
Moving to an extended testing period with an ageing vehicle parc would see more defective vehicles on UK roads and potentially cause more accidents and fatalities, as well as higher repair costs.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/631650
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