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There are quite a few Lexus UX for sale at the present time, all registered April 2023, and all sorned in August 2023. These cars have usually just under 10000m on the clock, which equqtes to 2500 mls...

Can I park my car on the road with no MoT?

My car is having running problems and has been parked on the road until I found the time to fix it. While it’s been parked up it has been taxed and insured, but the MoT had expired. It has not been driven...

Can I park my car on the public road when it is SORN?

Is there a restriction to where you can store your car after a SORN declaration? For example does it have to be on private property like driveway or garage or can it be parked on public street if my house...

Can you drive a SORN car to an MoT test?

Can my SORN'd, uninsured car be driven to it's pre-booked MOT by the garage proprietor/MOT tester using his own insurance?

Is there specialist car insurances for SORN cars?

Are there any specific car insurances for sorned cars which allow me to keep my no claim discounts?

Can I insure my 2003 BMW X5 as a classic?

I live in Enfield where i have to pay ULEZ. Vehicle is currently off road declared SORN, however I want to get the vehicle back on road in a month or two. I covered only 200 miles a year prior to ULEZ. I...

Should I SORN my car while I'm away for a month?

I have a Volvo XC40 phev and the road tax is £550 per year. Is it worth my while to SORN it for a complete month when it is locked in my garage while l am on holiday?

Should I buy a SORN car that has been sat for two years?

I have the opportunity to have a car from a family friend, this car is 06 number plate has been sitting in a drive for two years with a SORN. My problem is that I am hesitant to take ownership of this...

If I take my SORN car for an MoT, do I need to tax it if it passes?

My car is on SORN. If I take it for an MoT and it passes, do I need to tax it immediately or can I leave it on SORN and tax it later in the year?

How can I track down an old car that my grandad once owned?

My granddad passed away this week and going through photos of him I found a picture of his old BMW. According to DVLA the V5C was last issued in July 2007 but it hasn’t been taxed or had an MoT since November...