Driving without MOT

Alex_of_Swansea

Hey all, a little advice if you have time, please.
On the way home from work yesterday, my sister got pulled over for not having MOT. It had expired in July. She hadn't been avoiding it, just hadn't realised. She got it done today and, having presented her licence and insurance certificate, is meant to expect something in the post. She knows she's been an idiot for not checking, but what can she expect to happen now, please? What procedures and what punishments?
Thanks
A x

chilli_dog

Did the police let her continue driving the car if they new there was no MOT on it?

the plod are pretty quick to impound cars on the spot these days.

Probably a fine and some points i reckon

hewhoisnotintheknow

hopefully some points and a fine

Wig

I would have thought if they were going to issue a fixed penalty £60 they would have done so on the spot. The fact they have told you to expect a love letter, I would assume means she may be going to court.

In court she can expect between £70 & £250 pounds and NO points. Not really the end of the world.

vaio

No points for MOT offences

anewman

vaio wrote: »

No points for MOT offences

What a shame. I can remember to get my MOT done a month before it's expiry. If people don't even know whether their MOT needs doing you have to wonder what sort of death-trap they're driving and how dangerous it may be to them and other road users.

jeannieblue

vaio wrote: »

No points for MOT offences

I never knew that. I think that is fine if your car is ok - but what if you were driving a vehicle that was in a really bad state that could cause an accident and harm your passengers or others?

That would be very irresponsible.. but then again, how would you police it? What would be they right way to deal with people who had no MOT? Would you fine/give points, according to state of car??

Above is theoretical and speculative.

djohn2002uk

anewman wrote: »

What a shame. I can remember to get my MOT done a month before it's expiry. If people don't even know whether their MOT needs doing you have to wonder what sort of death-trap they're driving and how dangerous it may be to them and other road users.

Yes it is a shame that there's always one holier than though merchant who just can't stick to answering the OPs questions like the others have done.

anewman

djohn2002uk wrote: »

Yes it is a shame that there's always one holier than though merchant who just can't stick to answering the OPs questions like the others have done.

Points on license would make certain they don't make the mistake again, and would probably stop it happening altogether. For persistent offenders, whatever fine there is may be cheaper than repairing their death-trap and there's no punishment or incentive to get their car MOT'd.

jeannieblue

Steady on.....

Nobody is perfect, we are all leading hectic and manic busy lives ( well I am ), we get a reminder in the post for tax, which is great (except for the price we have to pay). We do not get a reminder for the MOT. I've not had a problem re the MOT, either I haven't needed one or when I have, I have timed it to fall in with when tax and annual service due etc.

We do get alot of customers that forget the MOT - they are not evil bad people... 99% have well serviced vehicles that will pass MOT straight off. 1% - well, they are the exception.

Lets not tar everyone with that 1% percent brush guys. It isn't as if they are deliberately flouting the law.

Crabman

You could use Martin's Tart Alert to remind you by text/email - it sends a free text/email 6 weeks before the date you specify.

So, pop your MOT expiry date in (and car insurance, tax) and you'll get a message to let you know 6 weeks before. Mine is shortly before Christmas... followed by a new year insurance and tax renewal, a happy time of year that is