DRIVERS in Brighton are among the top UK cities that have driven for the longest period of time without a valid MOT
New research from comparethemarket.com has revealed that as many as one in ten British motorists have driven their car without a valid MOT certificate.
The study highlights the most common reasons people forget to book their MOT, how long people have driven without an MOT and whether motorists are aware of what the consequences may be.
Despite 67 per cent of UK drivers saying they’re “fully aware” of the consequences of driving without an MOT, Brits that admit to driving without a valid certificate also do so for an average of six weeks before realising.
The research found motorists in Brighton who have driven without an MOT have done so for an average of five weeks. The tenth longest time in the country.
It was found that drivers from Liverpool, that have driven without an MOT, do so for an average of nine weeks before realising or being made aware, followed by drivers in Cardiff and Leeds going eight weeks before noticing.
Forgetting to note the date of expiry was the most common reason behind Brits driving without a valid MOT certificate.
This was followed by just forgetting to check when it expired.
View the full research here: https://www.comparethemarket.com/car-insurance/content/unofficial-rules-of-the-road/
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