Drivers told to remove items from car before MOT test

NewsMotorsMotorsA silly mistake could lead to a failure03:02, 29 Aug 2026As MOT data reveals that roughly one in five cars fail their annual roadworthiness test in the UK, tyre experts are warning drivers that commonly placed items can lead to MOT failures.‌James Harding, a tyre specialist at Blackcircles with more than 16 years of industry experience, said: “MOT failures aren’t just costly and inconvenient; they can show a car to be unsafe. You must book your car in for an MOT yearly, and ensure that your car is prepared to be tested.‌"MOT test centres can legally refuse to test your car under official DVSA guidelines. If specific safety, cleanliness or administrative conditions are not met, you are at risk of being turned away or automatically failed.”‌Unknown ways your car may fail its