Mechanic issues warning to motorists who drive a low mileage every year

If you're a low mileage motorist you might want to think again about how you use your car.

This comes after a mechanic has issued a warning to Brits who don't do a lot of driving, which sounds silly but will make sense later on.

Now, Craig from Walsall Wood and Tyres has taken to TikTok (@walsallwoodtyre) to explain why cars that haven't been driven in a while could be at risk.

He's called for motorists who either own a low-mileage car, or are thinking about buying one, to take into consideration the working parts of the vehicle.

In a video posted on his page, Craig explained: “Most of the vehicles that we see in the worst conditions when it comes to corrosion or seized components are cars that have been sat on the drive for 11 and a half months and done about 20 miles a year.

“These cars are actually usually worse for MOT (Ministry of Transport) than cars that have done 100,000 miles in a year because nothing’s getting lubricated, nothing's moving, nothing’s freeing itself off.

“And all the dirt and salt off our roads is just sticking to the components, it's not being washed away by the rain.

“So as a result they corrode quite badly and they tend to be much worse.

“MOTs should be every 12 months regardless of age or mileage.

“Just like a service. Do it once and do it right.”

Taking to the comments, one person thought: "Nah 12 months ain’t enough, should be 12 months every 15,000 miles whichever comes first."

Another added: "I think the first MOT after three years old should be scrapped as well. It should start from the day it's registered. I've seen some shocking cars coming straight out of the dealership with MOT fails."

As a third penned: "Take it from an ex mechanic. It’s a fact. Cars standing around rotting does them no good at all."

While a fourth commented: "Mileage or 12 months 10k or a year is my opinion.

"My work van does 50k+ a year and definitely should be inspected more often.

"Also drop the 3 year rule on courier vehicles and make it immediately."

An MOT is legally required to ensure vehicles meet safety, emissions, and roadworthiness standards, protecting drivers and others on the road.

Without a valid MOT, you risk fines, driving bans, invalid insurance, and your vehicle being deemed illegal or unsafe to drive.