UK drivers warned over often overlooked MOT advisory
Issues relating to brakes are a common thing flagged by garages during MOT inspections, but despite how important they are, many tend to ignore these if their vehicle does not fail.
Expert warns UK motorist about overlooked advisory during MOTs
Brake advisories are ignored by many drivers (Image: Getty Images) Speaking with The Sun, Head of Digital Content at Auto Express, Steve Walker, said: "Ignoring MOT advisories on brakes is a serious risk that too many drivers take lightly."
"If left unchecked - as 15% of drivers admit they do - these minor issues can quickly escalate into major, costly repairs.
"Worse still, if a fault causes an accident and it's found you ignored a brake advisory, you could face significant financial liabilities - and potentially legal consequences."
Around 16% of advisories given to drivers are brake-related, with 30% of these being categorised as "dangerous."
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What are MOT advisories?
According to the RAC, advisories are notes put on a passed MOT certificate to indicate potential problems in the future.
However, you are legally allowed to drive the car without addressing them at that time.
The organisation states: "Sometimes when you pass your annual MOT, you will be given a list of small or potential problems that should be looked at as soon as possible. However, you can legally drive without addressing them – these are advisories.
"The UK has one of the world's most extensive vehicle safety tests, and there are many ways in which you can fail an MOT. Advisories are defects that do not constitute a failed MOT."
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