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20 May 2025 Abbott UK Company Car Handbook26 MOTArval is responsible for reminding drivers when a MOT is due on a company car. It is the driver%u2019s responsibility to ensure the car is booked in for an MOT via the Arval authorised network of garages in advance of the expiry date. It is an offence to drive a vehicle on a UK road without a valid MOT certificate and it will invalidate the insurance.MOT reminders are sent by Arval six weeks and additionally three weeks in advance of the expiry, the oneweek reminder is sent by the Fleet Coordinator.If the MOT has expired, the employee will only be able to drive the vehicle to the garage where the MOT is taking place to remain compliant with their legal obligations.27 FIXED PENALTIES/FINES27.1 PARKING FINESIf a parking fine is incurred, Arval will automatically pay this to prevent the cost from escalating. The fine is then re-charged back to Abbott with an administration fee. The driver will then be re-billed the cost of the fine plus the administration fee of %u00a312.50 and this will be deducted via Payroll.If the employee wishes to challenge the fine, they will need to do this direct with the fining authority. Should you be successful in your appeal, Arval will re-credit the fine and admin fee back to Abbott and you will be re-credited in due course.