557.3M+ MOT tests
Don't trust one MOT pass — 557 million UK tests behind every CARMOTIQ insight
Published 2 June 2026 · Free read
CARMOTIQ research draws on 557 million DVSA MOT tests across 83.9 million vehicles — not single-registration lookups.
Compare tools, brand pages, and research summaries reflect the same national picture: 557,275,768 MOT tests on 83,874,813 vehicles, spanning 56 makes.
That scale matters when you buy used. One MOT history on one car can look fine; make-and-model research shows what that vehicle type typically does at MOT time.
The headline counts grow as more official MOT results become available. The idea stays the same: strength in numbers, not anecdotes.
Frequently asked questions
What does “557.3M+ MOT tests” mean in this MOT fact?
- CARMOTIQ research draws on 557 million DVSA MOT tests across 83.9 million vehicles — not single-registration lookups.
Is this MOT statistic a reliability rating?
- No. These figures describe recorded UK DVSA MOT outcomes for makes, models, or age bands. They do not prove breakdowns, repair bills, or the condition of one private sale.
Where does this data come from?
- UK DVSA MOT test outcomes (public research summary).