MOT Advisory Check
MotorCue
Check advisories recorded during previous UK MOT tests. Review items that may need attention before they become more serious.
What does an MOT advisory check show?
MotorCue lets you review available advisory items recorded during previous MOT tests using a UK vehicle registration number.
What is an MOT advisory?
An MOT advisory is an item noted by the tester that does not currently make the vehicle fail the MOT but may need monitoring, maintenance or repair in the future.
How to check MOT advisories
Enter the registration
Enter the UK vehicle registration number into the checker above.
Select Check MOT Advisories
MotorCue will search for the available vehicle and MOT information.
Review previous advisories
Look through the available MOT records for advisory items and other recorded defects.
Why MOT advisories matter
Advisories can help highlight wear or maintenance items that may need attention. Reviewing whether similar advisories appear across several MOT tests can also help you understand a vehicle's maintenance history.
Checking MOT advisories before buying a used car
Previous advisories can provide useful context when assessing a used vehicle. Repeated advisories may be worth discussing with the seller or checking during an independent vehicle inspection before you buy.
An advisory is not the same as an MOT failure
An advisory does not by itself mean the vehicle failed its MOT. It records an item that may need attention. The vehicle's current condition may also have changed since the test was carried out.
Want the complete MOT history?
View previous MOT tests, failures, advisories, mileage and expiry information together in the full MotorCue MOT history checker.
Check full MOT history →MOT Advisory Check FAQs
Can I check MOT advisories for free?
Yes. You can use MotorCue to check available MOT records, including recorded advisories, without paying a fee.
Do MOT advisories cause a failure?
No. An advisory is different from a major or dangerous defect that causes an MOT failure. It identifies something that may need attention.
Should I repair MOT advisories?
Advisories should not automatically be ignored. Whether work is needed immediately depends on the item and the vehicle's current condition. If you are unsure, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect it.
Can advisories appear again on a later MOT?
Yes. Similar issues can be recorded again if they remain present at a later test, although wording can vary between MOT records.
Can I see advisories from previous MOT tests?
Where available in the MOT record, MotorCue can show advisories recorded during previous tests.
Check a vehicle's MOT advisories
Enter the registration above to review available MOT advisories and previous test information.