Quick question regarding leasing and service/MOT

[skinnyman]

I'll make this quick.

I've got an Abarth 595 on lease. The lease ends 5th May, but it's MOT is due 31st March, and it's service is due mid April. I've had a look through the paperwork, but it simply states that I must maintain the car "in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines". If I arrange to send the car back early, say mid March (and pay the fees involved) will this allow me to avoid the MOT & service? Via Leasys, if that makes any difference.

Basically, will I get charged if returning the car 2 weeks before the MOT and 4 weeks before the service is due?

[ZX10R NIN]

MOT the car (it's £45.00) & just get the car serviced.

[skinnyman]

ZX10R NIN said:

MOT the car (it's £45.00) & just get the car serviced.

Service is due mid/end of April, my replacement lease arrives early April. I don't want to service it one day to hand it back a few days later if I don't need to. It only costs me £78 for each month I terminate the lease early

[Pablo16v]

Yes you can hand it back before the MOT and service is due and you will only need to pay the early redemption fee if there is one.

[Dimebars]

What's the cost of service/MOT vs early handback charges?

Surely that answers your question for you?

[skinnyman]

Dimebars said:

What's the cost of service/MOT vs early handback charges?

Surely that answers your question for you?

Service probably £200, MOT £50. Handing back 6wks early is £115.

The question was more "will this be allowed" rather than financials, as the wording on the lease agreement is pretty vague

[alscar]

From their website.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE BACK MY VEHICLE BEFORE THE AGREEMENT END DATE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Please email the actual mileage and the date you would like to end your contract to [e-mail].

…and just ask the question.