Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to ML1 3BE 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 ML1 3BE

We managed to find 49 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your ML1 3BE. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
0.4km

Address:228-232 Hamilton Road, ML1 3DT
Phone:01698264162
Classes:4



Peter's
1.4km

Address:99 Airbles Road, ML1 2TH
Phone:01698 262050
Website:www.petervardy.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
1.5km

Address:99a Airbles Road, ML1 2TJ
Phone:01698254222
Classes:4



B & B Commercials
1.6km

Address:Argyle Works, ML1 1PF
Phone:01698 259227
Website:www.bbcommercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
1.7km

Address:98 Townhead Street, ML3 7BY
Phone:01698303767
Classes:4



Automac
1.7km

Address:Unit 18a/18b, ML1 1PW
Phone:01698 249400
Website:www.auto-mac.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Taggarts Motor Group
1.8km

Address:528-540 Windmillhill Street, ML1 2AQ
Phone:01698266133
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
1.8km

Address:221 Windmillhill Street, ML1 2UB
Phone:01698 244200
Website:www.evanshalshaw.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am8:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am8:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am8:00pm
Thursday:8:30am8:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:10:00am5:00pm



C & C Mot + Service Centre Limited
1.8km

Address:21a Meadow Road, ML1 1QB
Phone:01698 266466
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Orbiston Street Car Sales
2.0km

Address:317 Orbiston Street, ML1 1QN
Phone:01698 252255
Website:www.orbistonstreetcars.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Auto Safety Centre (Hamilton)
2.1km

Address:9-11 Avon Street, ML3 7HU
Phone:01698 424445
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:9:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



B&c Service Centre Ltd
2.3km

Address:22 Frood Street, ML1 3TA
Phone:01698 262999
Classes:4



Park's Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited
2.4km

Address:14 Bothwell Road, ML3 0AY
Phone:01698303900
Classes:4



Douglas Park Ltd
2.4km

Address:14 Bothwell Road, ML3 0AY
Phone:01698 303700
Classes:4



E Hay & Sons
2.4km

Address:5/9 Montrose Crescent, ML3 6LR
Phone:01698285127
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
2.4km

Address:50 Union Street, ML3 6PA
Phone:01698200373
Classes:4



The Garage (Motherwell) Limited
2.4km

Address:70a Elison Court, ML1 2DN
Phone:01698 265303
Classes:4



Alexanders Mot Centre Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit 19, ML1 2NT
Phone:01698 252252
Website:alexandersmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:8:00am12:00pm



National Tyres & Autocare
2.8km

Address:Almada Street, ML3 0EW
Phone:01698281444
Classes:4



Mitchell Motors
2.8km

Address:Unit 2, ML3 0BN
Phone:01698283600
Classes:4



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
2.8km

Address:159 Almada Street, ML3 0ET
Phone:01698303865
Classes:4



Etna Autos
3.0km

Address:Block 2, Unit 4, ML2 7XQ
Phone:01698 266166
Classes:4



Wishaw Mot Centre Ltd
3.0km

Address:Block 3, Uni T 2, ML2 7XQ
Phone:07775735313
Classes:4



Arnold Clark
3.0km

Address:Shields Road, ML1 2LD
Phone:01698230555
Classes:4



Strathclyde Auto Tune Ltd
3.1km

Address:Unit 2, ML3 9AY
Phone:01698 282038
Website:www.strathclydeautotune.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4,7
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



Premier Mots Ltd
3.3km

Address:Unit 1a, Block 7, ML3 9AZ
Phone:01698422228
Classes:4,5,7



Brigbrae Garage Ltd
3.4km

Address:154 Calder Road, ML4 2PL
Phone:01698 747484
Classes:4



Stewart Motor Engineers Ltd
3.6km

Address:68 Motherwell Road, ML1 4EA
Phone:01698 265366
Classes:1,2,3,4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Wishaw)
3.7km

Address:499 Glasgow Road, ML2 7SR
Phone:01698 372514
Classes:4



Weir Autos
3.7km

Address:Unit 26, ML1 4UL
Phone:01698 732505
Classes:4,7
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:9:00am6:00pm



Burnbank Body Repairs
3.8km

Address:27 Wilson Street, ML3 0NH
Phone:01698 285435
Classes:4



Autosafe (Bellshill)
4.0km

Address:7 Clydesdale Street, ML4 2RS
Phone:01698733222
Classes:4



Hamilton Auto Services Ltd
4.0km

Address:1 Argyle Crescent, ML3 9BQ
Phone:01698424072
Classes:1,2,4,7



A Plus Mots
4.0km

Address:Unit 5, Block 3, ML3 0ED
Phone:01698824824
Classes:4



Macklin Motors
4.1km

Address:Whistleberry Road, ML3 0EJ
Phone:01698 711665
Classes:4



North Lanarkshire Council
4.1km

Address:Nlc 7 Day Centre, ML2 0EB
Phone:01698274350
Classes:4



Allison Auto Engineers
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, ML3 9SZ
Phone:01698281925
Classes:4



Hunter Auto Engineers Ltd
4.1km

Address:30 Bertram Street, ML3 0QS
Phone:01698 821943
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.1km

Address:338 Main Street, ML4 1BA
Phone:01698 740724
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.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



Thistledome Autocare
4.2km

Address:3 Parkburn Court, ML3 0QQ
Phone:01698711111
Classes:4,5,7



Falconer Auto Repairs Ltd
4.2km

Address:81 Udston Road, ML3 9HT
Phone:01698 300950
Classes:4,7



Larkhall Mot Centre
4.4km

Address:2 Hamilton Road, ML9 1DB
Phone:01698 885111
Classes:4



Bellshill Mot's
4.5km

Address:Yard 5a, ML4 1EF
Phone:01698 841162
Classes:4,5,7



Drive Motors
4.8km

Address:72 Main Street, G72 0XG
Phone:01698 828738
Classes:4



B & B Autocare Ltd
4.8km

Address:Unit 3b, Block 3, G72 0ND
Phone:01698822548
Classes:4



Vicarburn Motors Ltd
4.9km

Address:102-110 Carfin Road, ML1 5JZ
Phone:01698732684
Classes:3,4



Gopal Motors Ltd
4.9km

Address:350 New Edinburgh Road, ML4 3HH
Phone:01698 747995
Classes:4



North Lanarkshire Council
5.0km

Address:Dept Of Community Services, ML4 3JF
Phone:01698506241
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Auto Tec
5.0km

Address:3 Pickering Works, ML2 0EQ
Phone:01698 375830
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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