US EditionRAC Issues Warning to UK Drivers as One in Six Guilty of MOT Mistake
- New RAC research reveals that in the past year, one in six drivers ignoring MOT advisory notices experienced a breakdown or collision in the UK.
- This issue arises from a widespread 'advisory apathy' where 44% of 1,460 surveyed drivers received advisories but 39% do not plan to fix all problems.
- The top MOT advisories reported by drivers over the past year involved tyre degradation affecting 42% of vehicles, brake system problems in 34%, suspension faults at 22%, lighting issues impacting 16%, and corrosion concerns in 14%, all pointing to increasing safety hazards.
- Nick Mullender, leader of the RAC mobile servicing team, emphasized that any advisories should not be ignored, as they indicate the vehicle may have underlying issues affecting its condition, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance.
- Failing to address MOT advisories can lead to fines reaching £2,500, the addition of three penalty points on a driver’s license, invalidation of insurance policies, and was linked to 1,350 vehicle collisions last year—a five-year peak.
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One in Six Drivers Skipping MOT Warnings Face Breakdowns
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research.* Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently MOT’d, 44% said the test resulted in one or more advisory notices being given. These notices are early warning signs that could result in a future …
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