For many drivers, the MOT is a nerve-wracking and expensive aspect of owning a car. However, there's a straightforward, cost-effective trick that can help motorists avoid unnecessary MOT failures and penalties: the 50p coin tyre tread check.

Specialists from Number1Plates explain how this minor action could save you money and keep your vehicle within the law. Tyres are one of the most crucial safety features on any vehicle.

In the UK, the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre width. Driving on worn tyres not only heightens the risk of accidents, particularly in wet conditions, but can also result in MOT failure, fines, or penalty points if inspected by the police.

"Many drivers underestimate how quickly tyre tread wears down," stated a spokespe

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