Tyre Laws & MOT

Stay legal on UK roads. Covers tyre laws, MOT tread depth requirements, penalties for bald tyres and legal limits for vans, HGVs and caravans.

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Image of MOT Tyre Requirements: What You Need to Know
Oct 20, 2025

MOT Tyre Requirements: What You Need to Know

Image of 3 Signs Your Tyres Are Bald and Unsafe to Drive
Oct 16, 2025

3 Signs Your Tyres Are Bald and Unsafe to Drive

Image of Can I Sell Part-Worn Tyres? Rules Explained
Oct 16, 2025

Can I Sell Part-Worn Tyres? Rules Explained

Image of Are Under Inflated Tyres Illegal?
Oct 17, 2025

Are Under Inflated Tyres Illegal?

Image of Legal Tyre Tread Limit for Vans Under 3.5 Tons
Oct 23, 2025

Legal Tyre Tread Limit for Vans Under 3.5 Tons

Image of Legal Tyre Tread Limit for Caravans & Trailers
Oct 23, 2025

Legal Tyre Tread Limit for Caravans & Trailers

Image of Nail in Tyre During MOT? Here’s What Happens
Oct 23, 2025

Nail in Tyre During MOT? Here’s What Happens

Image of MOT Perished Tyres Advisory vs Fail Explained
Oct 24, 2025

MOT Perished Tyres Advisory vs Fail Explained

Image of Unsafe Tyres: Why Driving on Them Is Illegal
Oct 27, 2025

Unsafe Tyres: Why Driving on Them Is Illegal

Image of Minimum Tyre Tread for MOT: Simple Guide
Oct 28, 2025

Minimum Tyre Tread for MOT: Simple Guide

Image of UK Tyre Regulations: What Drivers Must Know
Oct 28, 2025

UK Tyre Regulations: What Drivers Must Know

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Oct 29, 2025

Are Remoulded Tyres Legal in the UK?

Image of Are Semi Slick Tyres Legal on UK Roads?
Oct 29, 2025

Are Semi Slick Tyres Legal on UK Roads?

Image of Tyre Cut to Cords: What It Means and Why It’s Illegal
Oct 29, 2025

Tyre Cut to Cords: What It Means and Why It’s Illegal

Image of Good Tyre Tread Depth: Stay Safe and Legal
Oct 29, 2025

Good Tyre Tread Depth: Stay Safe and Legal

Image of 5 Signs You’re Driving on Illegal Tyres
Oct 30, 2025

5 Signs You’re Driving on Illegal Tyres

Image of Stretched Tyres Explained – Are They Legal?
Oct 30, 2025

Stretched Tyres Explained – Are They Legal?

Image of How Old Can Tyres Be for an MOT?
Oct 30, 2025

How Old Can Tyres Be for an MOT?

Image of Understanding UK Tyre Storage Regulations
Oct 30, 2025

Understanding UK Tyre Storage Regulations

Image of Is 4mm Tyre Tread Depth Safe – What Drivers Should Know
Nov 02, 2025

Is 4mm Tyre Tread Depth Safe – What Drivers Should Know

Image of Do Tyres Get Checked During a Vehicle Service?
Nov 02, 2025

Do Tyres Get Checked During a Vehicle Service?

Image of Do Tyres Need to Match to Pass an MOT?
Nov 04, 2025

Do Tyres Need to Match to Pass an MOT?

Image of Minimum Tread Depth for Lorry Tyres
Nov 04, 2025

Minimum Tread Depth for Lorry Tyres

Image of Tyre Sidewall Damage: Can It Cause an MOT Fail?
Nov 05, 2025

Tyre Sidewall Damage: Can It Cause an MOT Fail?