Do we need to get an MOT, if we don't use the car during lockdown?

poppy12345

savings_sos said:

annabanana82 said:

What if you have an emergency, unable to get food delivered or unable to get a timely MOT when restrictions are eased?

Good points, but I just want to know what is the Gov legal stance on this is, can we wait a few more weeks until after lockdown or does it have to be done now?

I'm not sure what other advice you actually want. You either get it MOT'd or not and if you don't then you need to take it off the road. Garages are still open for all MOT's.

JGB1955

Whilst government advice is only get an MOT "if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home".  The flip side is that (in those circumstances) you need to SORN it, otherwise you are breaking the law.  
One of those options is 'advice', the other is 'law'.

macman

No problem whatsoever with MOT availability at present.

There is no different 'legal stance': the earlier MOT extension that was granted is no longer in force, since there are now no restrictions on garages and test centres opening.

You MOT it or you SORN it.

savings_sos

JGB1955 said:

Whilst government advice is only get an MOT "if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home".  The flip side is that (in those circumstances) you need to SORN it, otherwise you are breaking the law.  

They should make the guidelines clearer then.

poppy12345

savings_sos said:

JGB1955 said:

Whilst government advice is only get an MOT "if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home".  The flip side is that (in those circumstances) you need to SORN it, otherwise you are breaking the law.  

They should make the guidelines clearer then.

They are clear enough for me, you either MOT it or you don't.

68ComebackSpecial

If you're concerned about the risk of infection then call up your test centre and ask them what measures they are taking. My MOT is due at the end of the month and is booked in for next Tuesday and then I intend booking my annual service at the dealership for later in the month as I'm happy that both places are as safe as they could be, coupled with infection rates decreasing daily in my area.

Aylesbury_Duck

savings_sos said:

JGB1955 said:

Whilst government advice is only get an MOT "if you need to drive when lawfully leaving home".  The flip side is that (in those circumstances) you need to SORN it, otherwise you are breaking the law.  

They should make the guidelines clearer then.

What's unclear about them?  It seems you don't understand the obligations of car ownership rather than not understanding the covid guidance about MOTs. The latter makes no difference to the former. 

JamoLew

I had a service done in Dec on one car and an MOT and service on another last week -- still alive and kicking

A healthy dose of caution is a good thing - but some people are taking it way too far.

ANYWHERE can be safe with the right precautions

Thrugelmir

Not having an MOT will invalidate your car insurance as well. 

Carrot007

Thrugelmir said:

Not having an MOT will invalidate your car insurance as well. 

Very unlikely.

Though not getting a mot will open it up for a fine if kept on the road. Though my current car was my dad's and as he though it's was mot'd at purchase it was on the road for 6 months ish withough mot before I took it over. However getting cought depends on the police presence and you neighbours and should not be assumed.

To OP: I just serviced & and mot'd mine (you should always service too). My local guy had corenered off the acces point to the room, wears masks, and let's you pay and talk from the entreance. It's all good. I hope other palces would too.