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YOUR MOT DURING COVID19
Barry Parker • 30 March 2020
MOT'S DUE FROM 30 MARCH 2020
UNDERSTANDING THE MOT EXTENSION (MOT'S due from 30 March 2020)
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) notified motorists with the below statement;
'Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 - but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.'
This statement is actually quite difficult to understand if you are unsure what 'keep your vehicle safe to drive' actually means. Unless you read the full statement, this become and extremely grey area for motorists, here is what it states;
Keep your vehicle safe to drive
You must make sure your vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if your MOT expiry date has been extended.
You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned from driving and get 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
Get unsafe vehicles repaired
Take your vehicle to be repaired at the nearest open garage if it’s unsafe. These are allowed to stay open during the coronavirus outbreak.
We have personally witnessed some horror stories from vehicles that are due their very first MOT (after three years of production), these include tyres worn below the cords, missing brake pads and snapped suspension arm(s) - to name just a few. The bare minimum is a professional safety inspection to ensure your vehicle is safe.
Our professional advice would be to have you vehicle tested on the expiry date of the current MOT and do not wait for the extension. The government advise is that this can be done unless you have the COVID19 virus or symptoms of the COVID19 virus.
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Please see below a downloadable action plan set out by BTE Automotive for how we aim to battle COVID19 in the workplace.
The festive season is upon us, and we’d like to take a moment to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued trust and support throughout 2024. It’s been an amazing year serving you, ensuring your vehicles stay roadworthy, reliable, and ready for any adventure.
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