If you wait longer than one month to report an abandoned vehicle, it could potentially complicate the situation. However, from the details provided, there’s no specific penalty mentioned for delaying your report beyond a month, but it’s important to act as quickly as possible.
When you do report an abandoned vehicle, the council usually checks it and places a notice on it, providing the owner a set time to act (typically 15 days), after which the vehicle may be removed.
If you would like to report an abandoned vehicle, you can fill out the abandoned vehicle online form here. It's better to report it sooner rather than later!