Ed Sheeran Fined for Uninsured Aston Martin During Electric Conversion
Ed Sheeran, aged 35, was found guilty and fined for not insuring his 1966 Aston Martin while it underwent restoration and conversion to electric. At Bradford Magistrates' Court on Friday, he admitted guilt and was fined £666, along with £100 in costs and a £266 victim surcharge. The DVLA highlighted the absence of insurance in December 2025. Sheeran had sent the vehicle for restoration in 2021, and it has not been on public roads since. He believed the workshop's insurance was sufficient and submitted a SORN notice on 1 February 2023. Sheeran expressed regret over the confusion and stated he never received the DVLA's offer for an out-of-court fine. Last week, he was among 1,451 individuals convicted for similar insurance violations.
Key facts
- Ed Sheeran fined £666 plus £100 costs and £266 victim surcharge for uninsured vehicle.
- The vehicle is a 1966 Aston Martin being restored and converted to electric.
- DVLA spotted the lack of insurance in December 2025.
- Sheeran pleaded guilty by letter to Bradford Magistrates' Court on Friday.
- He believed the workshop's insurance covered the car.
- The car has been off the road for five years and declared SORN on 1 February.
- Case handled under Single Justice Procedure system.
- Sheeran was one of 1,451 people convicted in England and Wales last week.
Entities
Artists
- Ed Sheeran
Institutions
- DVLA
- Bradford Magistrates' Court
Locations
- Durham
- England
- Wales