Struggling to make sense of MOT law in the UK? To help you avoid picking up any unexpected penalties for driving without an MOT, the team of professional mechanics at ART Garage Crewe are here to explain the law regarding MOT rules in more detail.
Can you drive a car without an MOT to a garage?
Yes, you can drive your vehicle to a garage if it doesn’t have a valid MOT. However, you must drive it directly to the garage and you must have pre-booked an appointment for retest or repair.
If you’re on your way to the garage and are stopped by the police, then you must be able to provide proof of a pre-booked appointment for an MOT retest or repair.
What are the penalties for driving without an MOT?
According to government guidelines and MOT expiry law, the penalty for driving a car without an MOT in the UK is a fine of up to £1000.Typically, however, offending drivers will simply receive a fixed penalty notice of £100.
It’s also important to bear in mind that if the vehicle received a major fault on its last MOT test and is classified as ‘dangerous’, you could receive three penalty points on your licence as well as a more significant £2500 fine.
If you’re fined twice for this same offence within three years, you could face a more substantial six-month driving ban to boot.
Can the police seize your car for no MOT?
Based on government advice, the police can seize your car if they believe it’s being used to cause alarm, harassment, or distress. However, it’s unlikely that the police will seize your car for no MOT, instead, you’re more likely to receive a caution, fine, or fixed penalty notice.
Can a car with no MOT be parked on the road?
While public opinion differs online, the UK government actually deem it an offense for a car to be parked on a public road without an MOT. As a result, if your vehicle’s MOT has expired, you should keep the vehicle on private property, such as in your garage or on your driveway.
Alternatively, you could pay to have the vehicle stored elsewhere until any repairs, part replacements, or MOT tests can be conducted.
Affordable MOT services at ART Garage Crewe
Regardless of whether you want to find out more about the law regarding MOT services or have an issue with the running of your vehicle, it pays to consult an expert.
Luckily, the team of mechanics at ART Garage Crewe is fully qualified and backed by years of invaluable experience in this industry as well as a fully equipped MOT test centre packed with high-end diagnostic tools and genuine OEM parts.
We can provide comprehensive and affordable MOT servicing for all makes and models of cars, motorcycles, and vans across the Crewe area and further afield.
To learn more about MOT law, our services, or prices, please feel free to give our friendly team a call today on 0127 021 4445 or fill in and submit our handy online contact form.
