Data obtained by Confused.com under the Freedom of Information Act revealed one in four failed MOTs were because of a deficient tyre with baldness being the most common reason for rejection. That same problem also accounted for 9000 drivers receiving a combined total of 32000 penalty points last year alone. Driving with a bald tyre carries a maximum three penalty points and a 2500 fine per wheel. However the data showed that on average motorists paid 2700 in fines suggesting many were driving with more than one dodgy wheel. UK drivers put themselves at risk of paying up to 27 million in fines in 2016 as new research shows 2.5 million drivers failed their MOT tests for driving with bald or defective tyres. GETTY The average offender was also slapped with six points on their licence and almost 40 per cent were disqualified from driving. Amanda Stretton motoring editor of confused.com said: Its pretty shocking to find out that 2.5 million drivers have failed their MOTs as a result of not checking their tyres regularly. We understand that arranging to have your tyres changed seems like a hassle and we know some drivers are concerned about how big a hole its going to burn in their pockets. But motorists need to ask themselves if its really worth risking three points on their license and enormous fines of up to 2500 per tyre. Despite the repercussions convenience appears to be the main reason why motorists are continuing to drive after realising their tyres are illegal. GETTY Thousands of UK motorists dont bother checking their tyres until its too late More than a third (34 per cent) did not get their tyres changed straight away because they didnt have time while a quarter (24 per cent) said they could not afford it at the time. And a further quarter (23 per cent) said the garage could not fit them in sooner. Lack of education about the legality of driving with bald or defective tyres seems to play a role too. Over half (52 per cent) of motorists feel more should be done to help people understand the law. And one in two (50 per cent) agree that more should be done to raise awareness of the dangers of driving with bald or defective tyres. Over half (52 per cent) say they would find it helpful to have an alert or warning before their tyres are worn below the legal tread depth. Website Confused.com has launched an online tyre tool which allows drivers to compare tyres and book a fitting for a single pay-on-the-day fee. Drivers can compare the cost of budget mid-range and premium tyres by entering their car registration picking their tyres and choosing from a range of local fitters at a time and date to suit them. Read more:http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/767240/Thousands-UK-motorists-27m-fines-MOT-fail-bald-tyres The post Thousands of UK motorists facing 27m in fines for this small mistake on their car appeared first on http://belfast.cashforcarsireland.com/ via Cash For Cars - Locations http://belfast.cashforcarsireland.com/thousands-uk-motorists-facing-27m-fines-small-mistake-car/