Drivers told they'll fail next MOT after they 'delayed' taking action

Drivers are risking major car damage amid MOT price fears with many motorists admitting to fixing vehicles themselves. 34 per cent of motorists delayed getting MOT advisories fixed last year due to rising living costs, according to new stats.

And 33 per cent said that they were unable to afford the repairs. Arjang Salehi, category lead for vehicle parts and accessories at eBay UK, said: “According to eBay research, 45 per cent of motorists dread the prospect of an MOT more than going to the dentist (34 per cent) and this anxiety is caused by fear of the unknown.

“What’s the garage going to find and how much is it going to cost to put it right – those are the biggest fears. At eBay we have all the items a driver might need to fix MOT advisories, and it’s our goal to make that process as easy as possible with the My Garage function, which helps motorists find the right item for their car, and our Assured Fit promise, which offers free returns if a part doesn’t fit.”

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Hannah Gordon, eBay UK’s expert mechanic, added: “The car is an essential part of many people’s lives, so being without it due to an MOT fail plays into the dread that many people feel around the annual test.

“Often, minor faults such as frayed windscreen wipers can be easily replaced, and by searching on eBay UK you can save time and money by sourcing and fitting the parts yourself.” It comes after a Freedom of Information Act revealed the ten hotspots where you're most likely to be failing your MOT.

Kirkcaldy, Scotland led the way in top spot ahead of Llandrindod, Wales in second place and Dundee, Scotland in third. Truro, England was the top in England, followed by Plymouth, England in fifth spot overall, as well as Exeter, England in sixth.

Torquay, England came seventh, ahead of Salisbury, England, Bristol, England and also Bath, England.