MOT advisories
MOT advisories explained
MOT advisories are warnings about issues noticed during the MOT test. They are not always urgent, but they can be very useful when buying a used car.
Are MOT advisories bad?
Not always. A single advisory may be minor. Repeated advisories, advisories that get worse, or advisories linked to corrosion, brakes or suspension should be taken more seriously.
Repeated advisories matter
If the same advisory appears across multiple years, it may suggest the issue has not been properly fixed. That gives you a useful question to ask the seller.
Advisories worth checking carefully
- Corrosion or structural wording
- Brake pipes, brake discs or brake performance
- Suspension arms, bushes, ball joints or shock absorbers
- Tyres worn close to the legal limit
- Oil leaks, fuel leaks or exhaust leaks
- Emissions warnings
How UK Car Check helps
The report groups recurring advisories and highlights categories that are worth checking before viewing or buying.
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