DRIVERS have been urged to check one key thing to avoid failing their next MOT test.
Ignoring it could backfire on motorists - and they might not be allowed to drive until it is fixed.
Leading experts have warned that failing MOT tests could also lead to failing the annual DVSA check.
Daniel Meeghan, UK Country Manager of car diagnostic scanner Carly, has urged drivers always to check their advisories before going for an MOT test to avoid being caught out.
Advisories are small problems identified by testers at the last MOT test.
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Due to their minor nature, testers do not fail the MOT check.
However, these problems are likely to grow over the months if drivers don't pay attention - and can reach a point where it becomes the reason you fail an MOT test.
Since the problems are often too small, motorists tend to push these onside to save hard-earned cash.
But they can end up biting the pockets of the drivers when these issues get worse with time.
Daniel said: "On previous MOT tests you have had, there may be notes under the advisory section.
"This is usually anything that didn’t quite stop your car from passing last time but might have been close to. If you haven’t done anything about these issues since your last MOT, they may likely come up as an issue on your next MOT.
"I would always advise that these advisory recommendations are taken into account and resolved ahead of the following MOT."
According to Halfords, ignoring advisory notes can cause more damage than expected.
If they remain unchecked for too long, they can also cause major problems and impact the car's engine and other expensive parts.
And the final cost of fixing the car can empty the pockets of drivers
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Halfords warned: "Advisory notes are helpful reminders something is wrong. Ignore them for too long and small issues can develop into big problems, which could cause an MOT failure.
"Continually ignoring advisory notes could also affect your car’s sale price. Failing to fix problems could put off potential buyers, so it’s safer and better to get them sorted as soon as possible."