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MOT Hub helps drivers prepare for their next MOT by tracking expiry dates, surfacing previous defects and advisories, and making it easier to find parts for repairs
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First-to-market tool combines My Garage with DVSA MOT data to recommend relevant parts for previously issued MOT advisories
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Personalised reminders give motorists more time to prepare their vehicle before their MOT expires
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Analysis of 2025 MOT data reveals hundreds of thousands of failures stem from simple, preventable issues
eBay, the UK’s number one online marketplace for vehicle parts and accessories, has launched the new MOT Hub, designed to help UK motorists navigate the annual MOT test.
Sitting within My Garage, the feature is the new place for motorists to track everything MOT-related on eBay, from test date reminders to sourcing essential parts based on previous advisories and defects.
Combining registration number data from eBay’s My Garage function with DVSA MOT results data, it is able to identify the parts motorists may need. Once motorists have added their vehicle’s registration number to My Garage, notifications will remind them of upcoming MOT test dates and previous defects and advisories, making car admin easier.
For example, if a vehicle received an advisory for worn wiper blades at its last test, it will remind the owner of the defect and show listings for popular wiper blades that fit the vehicle on eBay as the next test date approaches. The MOT Hub also uses MOT failure data to support vehicle owners through retests, helping them review defects and source the correct parts needed to get their vehicle back on the road quickly.
According to analysis of DVSA data by eBay, a significant number of failures in 2025 resulted from simple issues that could be resolved, including 650,092 defective lamps and 566,272 deteriorated wiper blades, all of which could have been easily resolved ahead of a test.
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Category |
Failure Category |
Failure Detail |
Total number of failures |
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Tyres |
Tread depth |
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
935,605 |
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Suspension |
Springs |
Fractured or broken |
874,701 |
|
Brakes |
Mechanical brake components |
Less than 1.5 mm thick |
660,129 |
|
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment |
Position lamps |
Not working |
650,092 |
|
Visibility |
Wipers |
Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
566,272 |
|
Suspension |
Suspension arms |
Pin or bush excessively worn |
564,273 |
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Tyres |
Condition |
Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
545,690 |
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Suspension |
Suspension arms |
Ball joint excessively worn |
528,423 |
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Tyres |
Condition |
Has ply or cords exposed |
523,944 |
|
Body, chassis, structure |
Transmission |
Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
488,054 |
*DVSA data obtained through FOI request. MOT test failures between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025
Abir Tewari, eBay UK’s Director of Commercial Operations, Parts & Accessories, said: “We know MOTs can be a source of stress for motorists, from remembering test dates to understanding advisories and finding the right parts in time. The new MOT Hub is designed to make that process simpler, bringing together DVSA-sourced MOT data and eBay’s My Garage in one place. With recommended parts to resolve advisories, eBay gives motorists confidence to fix and maintain their own vehicles.”
eBay continues to support motorists with millions of vehicle parts and accessories available on the online marketplace. Alongside My Garage, Easy and Free Returns gives motorists greater confidence and flexibility when shopping for eligible parts and accessories, and works in tandem with eBay Assured Fit, which provides reassurance for eligible fitment-related purchases.