Can i leave my car parked on the road with no MOT?

[Dogbreath]

I'm not so sure about this - many HGV trailers are left at the side of the road but they themselves are not usually covered by an insurance policy as such

The HGV's insurance covers the trailers when in use, and when decoupled they aren't a motor vehicle so I guess wouldn't be covered under the RTA.

http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/unused-car-parked-street-does-need-insurance.html

 

[Dogbreath]

surely the point is you can't park the car on the road unless its unsured and you can't insure without a valid MOT?

What makes you think this? Insurance and MOT are two separate things, obtaining one does not require the other. Purchasing road tax requires you to have both however.

 

[Fr0dders]

doesnt insurance T&Cs in small print say the vehicle has to be roadworthy and have an MOT ?

 

[Scania]

The HGV's insurance covers the trailers when in use, and when decoupled they aren't a motor vehicle so I guess wouldn't be covered under the RTA.

Thats pretty much my take mate.

 

[Dano]

doesnt insurance T&Cs in small print say the vehicle has to be roadworthy and have an MOT ?

Have you ever been asked for a MOT certificate when buying insurance?

 

[Dogbreath]

doesnt insurance T&Cs in small print say the vehicle has to be roadworthy and have an MOT ?

The odd policy might, most simply state the vehicle has to be roadworthy. It's entirely possible (and sadly all too common) for a vehicle with a valid MOT certificate to be unroadworthy, and vice versa.

 

[SB118]

Insuarance & MOT discussion.... AARRGGHH!!!

and breathe ...

 

[Lopéz]

MOT is a certificate of roadworthiness when presented for the test, nothing more.