TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety charity, has announced a partnership with software specialists Vandura, creators of the Verifleet platform. Using five years of DVSA MOT data, Vandura uncovered concerning trends: while overall MOT failure rates are decreasing, tyre-related failures—especially those tied to ignored advisories—are on the rise. The collaboration aims to address this growing issue by promoting proactive tyre maintenance and improving road safety awareness.
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A Partnership for Safer Roads
TyreSafe, renowned for its efforts to raise tyre safety awareness, has partnered with Vandura, an expert software engineering team behind Verifleet—a fleet risk management platform designed to save businesses time and reduce costs. Together, they aim to address the growing issue of tyre neglect among UK motorists.
This new partnership is fuelled by the findings of a comprehensive study conducted by Vandura, which analysed five years of DVSA MOT history data. The insights reveal an alarming increase in tyre-related MOT failures linked to ignored advisories, highlighting the urgent need for improved tyre safety education.
The Data That Sparks Concern
Key findings from the study include:
The evidence underscores a worrying reality: motorists are neglecting early warnings, allowing minor tyre issues to escalate into serious safety risks. This trend has worsened during the cost-of-living crisis, as financial pressures lead drivers to delay essential maintenance.
Leaders Speak Out
Stuart Lovatt, Chair of TyreSafe, highlighted the significance of the partnership:
"This partnership with Vandura has enabled us to move from anecdotal observations to robust, data-driven insights. The findings are stark and highlight a growing trend where motorists are neglecting tyre advisories until it’s too late. By improving tyre safety education and empowering road users to act proactively, we can reverse this trend and reduce unnecessary risks on our roads.”
Richard Stowe, Director at Vandura, echoed this sentiment, saying:
"Our data analysis has uncovered clear patterns that emphasise the need for timely action on tyre advisories. By supporting TyreSafe’s strategy with robust evidence, we hope to play a role in improving road safety outcomes across the UK.”
Looking Ahead to 2025
The partnership marks a pivotal moment for TyreSafe, whose evidence-driven approach will underpin its educational campaigns in 2025. With tyre-related failures on the rise, the organisation is doubling down on its efforts to empower motorists to conduct regular tyre checks and address advisories promptly.
For more information about TyreSafe’s initiatives and resources, visit www.tyresafe.org
What is the partnership about?
TyreSafe and Vandura are collaborating to address the rising trend of tyre-related MOT failures through data-driven insights and educational campaigns.
What did the study find?
Why is this issue urgent?
Neglecting tyre advisories poses significant safety risks, especially as tyres are the only contact between a vehicle and the road.
How will TyreSafe use this data?
The findings will shape TyreSafe’s 2025 campaigns, focusing on proactive tyre maintenance and improving safety awareness.
