Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CV1 2HN or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of CV1 2HN

We managed to find 94 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your CV1 2HN. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Listers Volkswagen Coventry
0.3km

Address:1 Quinton Road, CV1 2WQ
Phone:02476 630300
Classes:4



National Tyres And Autocare
0.5km

Address:63 To 69 Gosford Street, CV1 5DL
Phone:02476 226414
Classes:4



T Joyce And Sons
0.5km

Address:Paradise Street, CV1 2JU
Phone:02476 228269
Classes:4



Mr Tyre Limited
0.7km

Address:50 Gulson Road, CV1 2JH
Phone:02476 258002
Classes:4



Warwick Road Garage
0.8km

Address:The Depot, CV3 6AQ
Phone:02476 505158
Classes:4,5,7



Brandish Limited
0.8km

Address:Raglan Street, CV1 5QB
Phone:02476 225361
Classes:4



Harper Tyres Limited
0.9km

Address:12a Harper Road, CV1 2AP
Phone:02476 223323
Classes:4



Lota Garage
0.9km

Address:37 Vecqueray Street, CV1 2HS
Phone:024 7622 8623
Website:www.lotagarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



C G Motors Coventry Limited
1.0km

Address:Rear Of 247 Humber Avenue, CV1 2AQ
Phone:02476 224754
Classes:4,5,7



Spon Gate Motorcycles
1.0km

Address:77 Upper Spon Street, CV1 3BL
Phone:024 7622 5111
Website:www.spongate-motorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm,
Sunday:Closed



Green-Fleet Garage
1.2km

Address:1a Broomfield Road, CV5 6JW
Phone:02476 673022/673066
Classes:4,5,7



West Way Coventry
1.2km

Address:Spon End, CV1 3HF
Phone:02476 550006
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
1.2km

Address:36 Foleshill Road, CV1 4NU
Phone:02476 226477
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited
1.3km

Address:136 Daventry Road, CV3 5DG
Phone:02476 501250
Classes:4



Auto Workshop Company
1.3km

Address:Unit 19, CV1 3JQ
Phone:02476673100
Classes:4



Sm Auto & Body Repairs Ltd
1.3km

Address:Unit 17, CV1 3JQ
Phone:02476 677471
Classes:4



Bill & Bob
1.3km

Address:1 Leicester Causeway, CV1 4GU
Phone:02476 525588
Classes:1,2,4



Bwl Mot Centre
1.4km

Address:Unit 12, CV1 5JG
Phone:02476 227990
Classes:4



Tyre City
1.4km

Address:108-120 Foleshill Road, CV1 4JJ
Phone:02476 220731
Classes:4



Merry's Garage
1.4km

Address:136 Foleshill Road, CV1 4JJ
Phone:02476 225172
Classes:4



Allen Ford
1.4km

Address:London Road, CV3 4AA
Phone:02476 507000
Classes:4,7



Humber Autos Limited
1.4km

Address:Unit 34b, CV3 1JL
Phone:02476 447766
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
1.4km

Address:70 Spon End, CV1 3HA
Phone:024 7667 4206
Website:www.national.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Sytner Coventry
1.5km

Address:128 Holyhead Road, CV5 8NA
Phone:02476 600600
Classes:4



Park Motors
1.5km

Address:114 Earlsdon Ave South, CV5 6DN
Phone:02476 674256
Classes:4



Gibbs Automotive Services Ltd
1.6km

Address:The Junction, CV3 4AN
Phone:02476 264891
Classes:4



Hollis Road Garage
1.7km

Address:139 Hollis Road, CV3 1AG
Phone:02476 636394
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
1.8km

Address:401-403 Foleshill Road, CV1 4NY
Phone:02476 251747
Classes:4



Ace Garage
1.9km

Address:Lawrence Saunders Road, CV6 1NU
Phone:024 7659 7879
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Moto-Tech Auto Services Ltd
2.1km

Address:135 Barkers Butts Lane, CV6 1EB
Phone:024 7659 3646
Website:www.mototechcoventry.co.uk
Classes:3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mdc Autos Limited
2.1km

Address:Unit 3, CV6 5RY
Phone:02476667571
Classes:4



Georges Autos
2.1km

Address:Unit 16, CV2 4JQ
Phone:02476 444020
Classes:4



Stones Garage
2.1km

Address:6a Stoke Row, CV2 4JQ
Phone:02476 453936
Classes:1,2,3,4



Concorde Auto Centre
2.1km

Address:182 To 186 Walgrave Road, CV2 4AX
Phone:01604 210828
Classes:4



Green Garage
2.1km

Address:158-178 Walsgrave Road, CV2 4AX
Phone:024 7645 2233
Website:www.greenfleetgarage.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Coventry City Council Transport Services
2.2km

Address:259 London Road, CV3 4AR
Phone:02476 832147
Classes:4,7



Vrs Coventry Limited
2.2km

Address:Automotive House, CV3 4LB
Phone:024 7630 5501
Website:www.vrsauto.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am4:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Barras Heath Service Station
2.3km

Address:Mercer Avenue, CV2 4PP
Phone:024 7644 4443
Website:www.ajwautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hbp Motors
2.3km

Address:3 Hanford Close, CV6 5TL
Phone:024 7663 8882
Website:www.hbpmotors.co.uk
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Coventry
2.3km

Address:Wheler Road, CV3 4LA
Phone:02476 518130
Classes:4



Midlands Truck And Van Limited
2.3km

Address:Wheeler Road, CV3 4LA
Phone:02476 217266
Classes:4,5,7



Central Point Mot Centre
2.3km

Address:280 Foleshill Road, CV6 5AH
Phone:02476 665506
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



P G Autos Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:80 Broad Street, CV6 5AZ
Phone:024 7666 3042
Website:pgautoscoventry.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Mot Centre Services Ltd
2.5km

Address:563 Stoney Stanton Road, CV6 5ED
Phone:02476 687000
Classes:4



North Street Garage Coventry Limited
2.7km

Address:188 North Street, CV2 3FS
Phone:024 7645 8159
Website:www.ebeepbeep.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Shk Motors
2.7km

Address:Unit D, CV6 5AR
Phone:02476 686771
Classes:4



Mercia Autos
2.8km

Address:Units 17 And 18 Park Street Industrial Estate, CV6 5AT
Phone:07966 366124
Classes:4



Robins And Day Coventry
2.8km

Address:Phoenix Corner, CV3 6PE
Phone:024 7641 1515
Website:dealer.peugeot.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



A 2 Z Cheapest Tyres Limited
2.8km

Address:586 Stoney Stanton Road, CV6 5FS
Phone:02476 661111
Classes:4



Magics Auto Centre
2.8km

Address:Unit 1 Paradise Works, CV6 5HE
Phone:02477 671230
Classes:4,5,7



A1 Tyres And Exhausts Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 12 To 13 Relton Mews, CV6 5HE
Phone:02476 686009
Classes:4



Endermere Garage Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 11, CV6 5PY
Phone:02476 664260
Classes:3,4



Hi-Q
2.8km

Address:Endemere Road, CV6 5PY
Phone:02476 663493
Classes:4



Grange Garage
2.8km

Address:Alfall Road, CV2 3GF
Phone:024 7645 1694
Classes:4



Citroen Coventry
2.9km

Address:Coventry Business Park, CV5 6UB
Phone:02476 718300
Classes:4,5,7



Cross Road Garage
3.0km

Address:Unit 2c, CV6 5GR
Phone:02476 664549
Classes:4



Ramp And Wrench Limited
3.1km

Address:190 Fletchamstead Highway Industrial Estate, CV4 7BB
Phone:02476 672964
Classes:1,2,4



B And A Autos
3.1km

Address:44a Cross Road, CV6 5SP
Phone:02476 664976
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
3.1km

Address:Unit 4 Vantage Park, CV6 5QE
Phone:02476 667070
Classes:4



Tps Autos Ltd
3.2km

Address:14 Boston Place, CV6 5NN
Phone:02476682615
Classes:4



Holbrook Motor Services
3.3km

Address:38-42 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4AB
Phone:02476664676
Classes:4



Gts Cars
3.3km

Address:656 Allesley Old Road, CV5 8GB
Phone:02476 672440
Classes:4



Listers Honda Coventry
3.4km

Address:540 London Road, CV3 4EN
Phone:02476 639666
Classes:4



Coventry Audi
3.4km

Address:503 Fletchamstead Highway, CV4 9BY
Phone:02476 675675
Classes:4



Autochoice Car Sales Uk Limited
3.4km

Address:429 Fletchamstead Highway, CV4 9BY
Phone:02476 850077
Classes:4,5,7



Ats Euromaster Limited
3.4km

Address:Kingswood Close, CV6 4NY
Phone:024 7663 8554
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sutton Park Motor Co Ltd
3.5km

Address:Shultern Lane, CV4 7AN
Phone:02476 693366
Classes:4



Kestrel Honda
3.5km

Address:104-108 Holbrook Lane, CV6 4BH
Phone:02476 703900
Classes:1,2



Diesel Engine Services
3.6km

Address:Swallow Garage, CV6 4BN
Phone:024 7666 7678
Website:www.swallow-garage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:00pm
Thursday:7:30am5:00pm
Friday:7:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30–AM
Sunday:Closed



Autohaus Werkshoppe Ltd
3.6km

Address:Unit 2, CV6 4BQ
Phone:02476 662288
Classes:4



Fleet Maine Garage
3.7km

Address:3 Middlecotes, CV4 9AX
Phone:02476 473187
Classes:4



Southfork Garage
3.7km

Address:10 Robinhood Road, CV3 3BB
Phone:024 7630 1908
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



R J Smith Automobiles Ltd
3.8km

Address:Beech Tree Avenue, CV4 9FF
Phone:024 7646 6240
Website:www.rjsmithautos.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am6:00pm
Friday:7:30am6:00pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Sky Blue Garage
3.8km

Address:17 Lythalls Lane Industrial Estate, CV6 6FJ
Phone:024 7666 3300
Website:www.skybluegarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tms Coventry
3.8km

Address:510 London Road, CV3 4EU
Phone:02476 303132
Classes:4



M A P Motor Services Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit D4, CV6 7ND
Phone:02476 662283
Classes:4



Tile Hill Car Sales
4.2km

Address:245 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9AP
Phone:02476 471707
Classes:4



Coventry Motor Company Limited
4.3km

Address:655 London Road, CV3 4EX
Phone:024 7663 9100
Website:www.cmcmotorgroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Craftsman Garage
4.3km

Address:497 Beake Avenue, CV6 2HT
Phone:024 7633 8413
Website:www.craftsmansgarage.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Paragon Auto Testing
4.4km

Address:Unit 2a New Inn Bridge Industrial Estate, CV6 6EN
Phone:024 7666 3484
Website:www.motparagoncoventry.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Vauxsell Ltd
4.4km

Address:Bodmin Road, CV2 5DB
Phone:02476 615666
Classes:4,5,7



Bodmin Autos Ltd
4.4km

Address:5 Bodmin Road, CV2 5DB
Phone:02476 61 0000
Classes:4



Bb Motors
4.5km

Address:Rear Of 35 Dovedale Avenue, CV6 7AP
Phone:024 7668 6640
Website:www.bb-motors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G P Motors
4.6km

Address:Unit 13, CV2 1ST
Phone:02476 618750
Classes:4



Listers Toyota Coventry
4.7km

Address:Siskin Drive, CV3 4FJ
Phone:02476 639199
Classes:4



Allesley Garage
4.7km

Address:244 Birmingham Road, CV5 9HD
Phone:024 7640 3466
Website:www.allesleygarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Motorserv Uk Coventry
4.7km

Address:77 Longford Road, CV6 6DY
Phone:024 7658 1959
Classes:4



Windmill Autos
4.7km

Address:Rollasons Yard, CV6 7AT
Phone:024 7668 7389
Classes:4



Rye Hill Service Station
4.8km

Address:Dunchurch Highway, CV5 9QT
Phone:024 7640 3414
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:6:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:6:30am7:00pm
Thursday:6:30am7:00pm
Friday:6:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am6:00pm
Sunday:8:00am5:00pm



Coventry Service Centre
4.8km

Address:1 Herald Way, CV3 2NY
Phone:02476 451065
Classes:4,5,7



Forum Autos Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 1, CV3 2RL
Phone:024 7644 4352
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cromwell Garage
4.9km

Address:217 Torrington Avenue, CV4 9HN
Phone:02476 466645
Classes:4



Listers Seat
4.9km

Address:Brandon Road, CV3 2AN
Phone:02476 456700
Classes:4



Browns Lane Garage
5.0km

Address:8 Browns Lane, CV5 9DS
Phone:02476402493
Classes:4



When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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