Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to EC1M 3PP 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 EC1M 3PP

We managed to find 96 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your EC1M 3PP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Clerkenwell Motors
0.5km

Address:Unit 6, EC1R 5HA
Phone:020 7278 6375
Website:www.clerkenwellmotors.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am6:30pm
Thursday:7:30am6:30pm
Friday:7:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Browning's Garage Limited
1.1km

Address:71 Great Percy Street, WC1X 9QU
Phone:020 7837 5450
Website:www.browningsgarage.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Hackney Community College
2.2km

Address:Falkirk Street, N1 6HQ
Phone:020 7613 9135
Classes:4



Southwark Bridge Testing Station
2.3km

Address:164 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0DG
Phone:02076200201
Classes:4



London Scooters
2.6km

Address:London Scooters, SE1 3JW
Phone:020 7378 1667
Website:london-scooters.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Camden Transport Services
2.7km

Address:Camden Transport Services, N1 0BE
Phone:020 7974 6745/3447
Classes:4,5,7



M Brothers Mot & Auto Services Ltd
2.7km

Address:Unit 352, E2 8BB
Phone:020 8986 6460
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Camden)
2.8km

Address:60-86 Royal College Street, NW1 0TH
Phone:020 7387 1420
Classes:4,7



J And J Autos
2.8km

Address:2 Acorn Production Centre, N7 9BN
Phone:020 7609 5655
Classes:4



Chas Bikes Ltd
2.9km

Address:111-113 Kennington Road, SE11 6SF
Phone:02075827878
Classes:1,2



Bmw Auto Services
2.9km

Address:122 Camley Street, NW1 0PG
Phone:020 7482 2574
Classes:4,7



German Car Centre
3.0km

Address:126 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7267 7800
Website:germancarcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00am
Tuesday:9:00am6:00am
Wednesday:9:00am6:00am
Thursday:9:00am6:00am
Friday:9:00am6:00am
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Euro Motors (London) Limited
3.0km

Address:128 Camley Street, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 9508
Classes:4



Mikes Coachworks Limited
3.0km

Address:Unit 9, N1C 4PG
Phone:020 7485 4664
Classes:4,5,7



Kpm Automotive Ltd
3.0km

Address:Hemming House, E1 5BL
Phone:02073772182
Classes:4



Tr Autos
3.0km

Address:111-113 Elephant Road, SE17 1LB
Phone:02072524438
Classes:4,7



Burwin Motorcycles Ltd
3.0km

Address:378-380 Essex Road, N1 3PF
Phone:020 7359 3050
Website:www.burwin.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Justcabs Mot
3.1km

Address:106 Dunbridge Street, E2 6JG
Phone:0207 739 1081
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
3.1km

Address:136 / 142 New Kent Road, SE1 6TU
Phone:02077032221
Classes:4



Kruuz Mot
3.1km

Address:8 Christian Street, E1 1SE
Phone:
Classes:4



Mansell Street Garage Limited
3.2km

Address:145-147 Cannon Street Road, E1 2LX
Phone:020 7480 6859
Classes:4,7



Kwik - Fit
3.2km

Address:120 - 128 Walworth Road, SE17 1JL
Phone:020 7703 8744
Classes:4



Mb Autocheck Ltd
3.3km

Address:1-3 Steedman Street, SE17 3AF
Phone:020 7703 5547
Classes:4



Buchanans Motors
3.3km

Address:128a Camden Road, NW1 9EE
Phone:020 7424 9898
Classes:4



Alan Day Volkswagen
3.3km

Address:60 The Highway, E1W 2BF
Phone:0207 954 4466
Classes:4



Dmp Autos Limited
3.3km

Address:1-3 Georges Road, N7 8HD
Phone:02077002842
Classes:4,7



Motoden Mot
3.3km

Address:505a Kingsland Road, E8 4AU
Phone:020 7241 3333
Classes:1,2



Kwik - Fit
3.3km

Address:387 Bethnal Green Road, E2 0AN
Phone:02077297482
Classes:4



General Autos
3.4km

Address:171 Abbey Street, SE1 3NS
Phone:02072373444
Classes:4,7



Dmc London Limited
3.4km

Address:110 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AG
Phone:020 7249 2360
Classes:1,2



Coborn Garage Ltd
3.4km

Address:206 Three Colts Lane, E2 6JN
Phone:02077399303
Classes:1,2,4



A1 Car Care Centre Ltd
3.4km

Address:207-211 Coventry Road, E2 6JN
Phone:02077294322
Classes:4



Autodeutsche
3.4km

Address:139-147 Camden Road, NW1 9HA
Phone:020 7485 5600
Classes:4



E One Mot Centre
3.4km

Address:123 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:020 7791 1977
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:30pm
Thursday:9:00am6:30pm
Friday:9:00am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Babley Autos
3.4km

Address:134 Chapman Street, E1 2PH
Phone:02077027080
Classes:4



Bentley Motors
3.5km

Address:30 Bentley Road, N1 4BY
Phone:020 7923 9091
Classes:4



Scooterworks Uk Ltd
3.5km

Address:67-68 Enid Street, SE16 3RA
Phone:02072377223
Classes:1,2



Autocare Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:279 Poyser Street, E2 9RF
Phone:0207 729 9576
Classes:1,2



H & H Motors
3.6km

Address:281 Clare Street, E2 9HD
Phone:02077393342
Classes:4



E-Two Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:288a Clare Street, E2 9HA
Phone:0207 739 1922
Classes:4



Batt Bros Mots & Servicing Ltd
3.6km

Address:293 Arch, E2 9HA
Phone:020 7739 4718
Website:www.battbrosmot.com
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:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Alpat Motors
3.7km

Address:Arches 206-207, SE17 3DW
Phone:02077038891
Classes:4



Air Cool Motor Services Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 4 Frogmore Industrial Estate, N5 2PL
Phone:020 7226 7700
Classes:4



Cyprus Taxi Care Ltd
3.8km

Address:2a Vyner Street, E2 9DG
Phone:020 8983 0679
Classes:4



Cresta Motors Limited
3.8km

Address:R/o 3 Patshull Road, NW5 2JX
Phone:020 7485 1613
Classes:4



Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd
3.8km

Address:60/61 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
Phone:02077939414
Classes:1,2



Hexagon Taxis (Stepney) Ltd
3.9km

Address:164-169 Lukin Street, E1 0BN
Phone:020 7790 6991
Website:www.hexagontaxis.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Sharif Auto Services Ltd
3.9km

Address:363 - 364 Warburton Street, E8 3RR
Phone:020 7249 3838
Website:www.sharifautos.com
Classes:4
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



Tolga Technic Ltd
3.9km

Address:19-23 Crossway, N16 8LA
Phone:020 7503 4100
Website:technicautocentre.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Globetown Mot Centre Ltd
3.9km

Address:2 Portman Place, E2 0LQ
Phone:02077902801
Classes:4



Chus Garage & Mot Centre Ltd
3.9km

Address:372 Helmsley Place, E8 3SB
Phone:020 8985 0088
Website:www.chusgarage.com
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:30am6:00pm
Thursday:9:30am6:00pm
Friday:9:30am6:00pm
Saturday:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Harry Motors Ii Ltd
4.0km

Address:387 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:0207 607 3500
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.0km

Address:379 Camden Road, N7 0SH
Phone:020 7700 7810
Classes:4



Dalston Garage
4.0km

Address:91 Barretts Grove, N16 8AR
Phone:02072413020
Classes:4,5,7



Barrys Mot Centre
4.0km

Address:231- 235 Empress Street, SE17 3HJ
Phone:02072524189
Classes:4



P & A Mars Motors Ltd
4.1km

Address:189 Bancroft Road, E1 4ET
Phone:020 7790 2796
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bancroft Garage
4.1km

Address:193 Bancroft Road, E1 4ET
Phone:02077906128
Classes:4



Handman & Collis Ltd
4.1km

Address:1-15 Portsea Mews, W2 2BN
Phone:020 7723 4207
Website:www.motlondonw2.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Fast Mot Ltd
4.1km

Address:2-6 Lamb Lane, E8 3PL
Phone:020 8986 6040
Website:www.fastmot.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Albany Garage London
4.1km

Address:1 Mina Road, SE17 2QS
Phone:02077036839
Classes:4



Barrys Mot Centre
4.2km

Address:230-234 Fielding Street, SE17 3HU
Phone:0207 252 4189
Classes:4,5,7



Eastend Mots
4.2km

Address:193 Barnardo Street, E1 0LL
Phone:0207 265 9862
Classes:4



Richmond Road Cab Centre Ltd
4.2km

Address:195 Richmond Road, E8 3NJ
Phone:0207 254 8976
Classes:4,7



Auto Lucca Ltd
4.2km

Address:2c Prince George Road, N16 8BY
Phone:02072497961
Classes:4



Royal Mail Group Plc Fleet And Maintenance Services
4.3km

Address:North London Rtw, NW5 3RR
Phone:02074824614
Classes:4,7



Max's Garage
4.3km

Address:164-170 Mare Street, E8 3RD
Phone:02089865661
Classes:4



Spire Of Highgate
4.3km

Address:1 Browns Lane, NW5 3EX
Phone:02074856011
Classes:4



Mick's Garage
4.3km

Address:16-18 Bombay Street, SE16 3UX
Phone:0207 231 7300
Classes:4



Autogold Services Ltd
4.3km

Address:200 Barnardo Street, E1 9HD
Phone:02077900085
Classes:4



Modern Motors Ltd
4.3km

Address:95 Adelaide Road, NW3 3QB
Phone:02075863580
Classes:4



Hope Garage
4.4km

Address:Arch 442, E8 1LZ
Phone:02089855776
Classes:4



Belgravia Garage Limited
4.4km

Address:1 Eaton Mews West, SW1W 9ET
Phone:020 7235 9900
Website:www.londonaccidentrepair.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



The Car Surgery Ltd
4.4km

Address:Units 2-4, NW5 4DJ
Phone:020 7485 3469
Website:www.thecarsurgeryltd.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Batmans Garage
4.4km

Address:220-222 Caroline Street, E1 0JQ
Phone:0207 790 7007
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Ta Motors
4.5km

Address:104-106 Well Street, E9 7JA
Phone:020 8533 0110
Classes:4



Sendon Garage Services Limited
4.5km

Address:Arch 18a, SW8 1RZ
Phone:020 7622 7661
Classes:4



London Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:Gloucester House, SW9 6EJ
Phone:02077939333
Classes:1,2,4



V8 Motors
4.6km

Address:20 Andre Street, E8 2AA
Phone:0207 275 7474
Classes:1,2,4



Arde Garage
4.6km

Address:Arch 448 Amhurst Road, E8 2AA
Phone:02072416424
Classes:4,5,7



Babcock Critical Services Limited
4.6km

Address:25-33 Parkhouse Street, SE5 7TN
Phone:0207 358 6400
Classes:1,2,4,7



Mitchell Motors
4.6km

Address:Arch 167, E8 1HA
Phone:02089862793
Classes:4



Robins And Day City
4.7km

Address:2-10 Ossory Road, SE1 5AN
Phone:
Classes:4,5,7



Hopfields Auto Repairs
4.7km

Address:1-8 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:02072372140
Classes:4



Blue Anchor Vehicle Logistics Ltd
4.7km

Address:46 Raymouth Road, SE16 2DB
Phone:0207 237 3696
Classes:4,5,7



A S F Garages Ltd
4.7km

Address:138-140 Highgate Road, NW5 1PB
Phone:02074859045
Classes:4



Darcars Ltd
4.7km

Address:132 Highgate Road, NW5 1PB
Phone:02074856120
Classes:4



Government Car Service
4.7km

Address:306 St James Road, SE1 5JX
Phone:0207 944 3842
Classes:4



Bermondsey Motorcycles
4.7km

Address:330 St James Road, SE1 5JX
Phone:02072321814
Classes:1,2



Kelvin Motor Wagons
4.7km

Address:1a Laura Terrace, N4 2SS
Phone:020 7359 8609
Website:kelvin-motorwagons.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Court Service Station
4.8km

Address:160 Malden Road, NW5 4BT
Phone:020 7267 2362
Classes:4



North One Service Centre Limited
4.8km

Address:Unit 5 Bush Industrial Estate, N19 5UN
Phone:020 7837 2000
Classes:4



Braydon Motor Co Ltd
4.8km

Address:Downs Road Service Station, E5 8QJ
Phone:02089850336
Classes:4



North London Mot Centres
4.9km

Address:640 Holloway Road, N19 3NU
Phone:02072812844
Classes:4,5,7



Sam Wood Mot
4.9km

Address:376-377 Blount Street, E14 7RN
Phone:020 7790 1020
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
4.9km

Address:6 Lissenden Gardens, NW5 1LX
Phone:020 7267 6075
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
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



Maitland Racing
5.0km

Address:17 Southampton Road, NW5 4JS
Phone:02074850473
Classes:1,2



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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