A THIRD of motorists in the UK have admitted driving a vehicle without a valid MOT safety certificate, according to a survey.
With some drivers, the illegal motoring has gone on for as long as six months, the poll by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found.
Men are more likely to drive a vehicle with no MOT than women, while the worst offenders are in the south west of England.
The MOT test ensures vehicles meet road safety and environmental standards.
Of 1000 drivers questioned, a third had driven without an MOT, with 67 per cent of these admitting to driving without a certificate for up to a week.
In addition, 24 per cent had driven without an MOT certificate for up to a month, seven per cent for up to six months and two per cent for more than six months.
Drivers in the East Midlands are the best at ensuring their cars had an MOT test on time, with only 14.6 per cent of them admitting to driving without a certificate.
In contrast, as many as 40.5 per cent of south west England drivers own up to driving without an MOT.
The survey showed that younger motorists are worst at remembering the test date, with 39 per cent of drivers aged 18-24 saying they had continued to drive after their MOT had expired.
The most diligent motorists are 45 to 54-year-olds, with only 28 per cent driving after the certificate's expiry.
The SMMT survey was carried out in partnership with car manufacturers and their dealer networks throughout the UK.
"Each year, a significant proportion of motorists forget their car's MOT, risking safety, fines and penalty points," said SMMT interim chief executive Mike Baunton.
"Manufacturer main dealers are the best place to go to be sure of the most highly-trained technicians, using the parts manufacturers recommend along with the best diagnostic equipment."
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