NGK has revealed that figures from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) show that following the issue of MoT extensions during the first lockdown, nearly two million cars may be on UK roads without a certificate.
Extensions were granted for 9.58 million vehicles and the DVSA says 1.86m vehicles still haven’t had a new MoT.
The DVSA has urged motorists to carry out basic safety checks on their vehicles and is reminding them that an MoT garage is a good place to get their vehicle checked if they are unsure about anything.
NGK has said that garages should be prepared for when these vehicles are eventually tested.
Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager at NGK Spark Plugs, said: “As more and more vehicles return to the UK’s roads following the easing of the COVID restrictions, it is vitally important that motorists ensure they are roadworthy and in the best possible condition by getting them checked at their local independent garage.
“When the vehicles that are due an MoT are eventually tested, many thousands will fail on emissions which will lead to increased demand for the replacement of Lambda sensors.”
