Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to MK4 2BP 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 10km of MK4 2BP

We managed to find 95 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your MK4 2BP. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Brayley Mazda And Renault
1.2km

Address:24 Barnsdale Drive, MK4 4DD
Phone:01908 866200
Classes:4



Mk T & B Centre Limited
1.9km

Address:422 Whaddon Way, MK3 7LA
Phone:01908 640264
Website:www.mktandb.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



Brake & Service World Milton Keynes Ltd
2.3km

Address:Unit 7 Drew Court, MK6 4AE
Phone:01908 644490
Classes:4,7



Bt Fleet Limited
2.5km

Address:Chesney Wold, MK6 1BA
Phone:01908 664911
Classes:4,5,7



A M P Mots
2.5km

Address:Unit 9 Sinclair Court, MK1 1RB
Phone:01908 368877
Classes:4



Mk Diagnostics Limited
2.5km

Address:Unit 10/11, MK6 1LE
Phone:01908 238400
Website:www.mk-diagnostics.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Limited
2.5km

Address:1 Summerson Road, MK6 1LE
Phone:01908 681027
Classes:4,5,7



Bleak Hall Motors
2.5km

Address:Chesney Wold, MK6 1LN
Phone:01908 242030
Website:www.bleakhallmotor.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:8:00am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Glyn Hopkins Limited
2.5km

Address:Merton Road, MK6 4AG
Phone:01908 249818
Classes:4



Steven Eagell Toyota
2.5km

Address:Merton Drive, MK6 4AG
Phone:01908248888
Classes:4



Mr Clutch Autocentres
2.6km

Address:Unit 11 Goulds Close, MK1 1EQ
Phone:01908 367246
Classes:4



Car & Van Service Station Limited
2.8km

Address:8 Peverel Drive, MK1 1NL
Phone:01908 376555
Classes:4,5,7



Farmers Vehicle Engineers
3.0km

Address:6 Wellington Place, MK3 5NA
Phone:01908374812
Classes:4,7



Marlin Motor Engineers Limited
3.0km

Address:Units 1 & 2 Wellington Place, MK3 5NA
Phone:01908 366256
Classes:4,5,7



The Milton Keynes Fastfit Station
3.0km

Address:Unit 13, MK2 2QG
Phone:01908367666
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.1km

Address:Saxon Street, MK2 2JP
Phone:01908 374593
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
3.1km

Address:10a Duncombe Street, MK2 2LY
Phone:01908270476
Classes:4



National Mots
3.2km

Address:6 Romar Court, MK1 1RH
Phone:01908270001
Classes:4



Crownhill
3.6km

Address:The Vauxhall Centre, MK8 0AE
Phone:01908 569999
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



Spicers Mot Centre
3.6km

Address:80 To 86 Tavistock Street, MK2 2PB
Phone:01908639629
Classes:4



Milton Keynes Gearbox Centre
3.6km

Address:Unit 14, MK2 2PG
Phone:01908 644446
Classes:4



Unit 4 Motors
3.6km

Address:Freeway Auto Centre, MK2 2PG
Phone:01908 643666
Classes:4



S & P Autos (Milton Keynes) Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 16 Freeway Auto Centre, MK2 2PG
Phone:01908631262
Classes:4



Fast Track Mots
3.6km

Address:Unit 3 Tavistock House, MK2 2PG
Phone:01908368120
Classes:4



M.d.e. Autos Limited
3.6km

Address:Unit 1 Clarke Road, MK1 1LG
Phone:01908373199
Classes:4



D And A Autos Limited
3.6km

Address:12 Clarke Road, MK1 1LG
Phone:01908 360999
Classes:4,5,7



Lyon Automotive
3.7km

Address:12 Barton Road, MK2 3JE
Phone:01908376716
Classes:4



Perrys Motor Sales Ltd
3.7km

Address:Bilton Road, MK1 1HX
Phone:01908360298
Classes:4



Sunny Autos
3.7km

Address:Unit 2, MK1 1BZ
Phone:01908 641855
Classes:4



Anglo Continental Cars
3.7km

Address:1 Grove Ash, MK1 1BZ
Phone:01908 375773
Website:www.anglos.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



D & A Autos Limited
3.7km

Address:Unit 4 Grove Ash, MK1 1BZ
Phone:01908360999
Classes:4



Fenny Garage
3.7km

Address:Unit 7, MK1 1BZ
Phone:01908376777
Classes:4



Bletchley's Car Clinic
3.8km

Address:15 Barton Road, MK2 3HU
Phone:01908 648603
Classes:4,7



Eclipse Auto Recovery
3.8km

Address:16 To 26 Tavistock Street, MK2 2PF
Phone:01908 643603
Website:www.eclipseonestop.com
Classes:1,2,4



Pams Mot Centre
3.9km

Address:14 Horwood Court, MK1 1RD
Phone:01908 644514
Website:pamsmotmk.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mission Motorcycles Limited
3.9km

Address:Victoria Road, MK2 2NG
Phone:01908 372211
Website:www.missionmotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



National Tyres & Autocare
3.9km

Address:Foden Unit, MK1 1HW
Phone:01908 374030
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentre
4.0km

Address:Unit 12 Dane Road, MK1 1JQ
Phone:01908 374499
Classes:4



Wright Vehicle Solutions Limited
4.0km

Address:15-16 Dane Road, MK1 1JQ
Phone:01908 366668
Classes:4,7



Ok Garage Limited
4.1km

Address:Waterside, MK6 3BX
Phone:01908 606848
Website:okgarage.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:8:30am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Carters M O T
4.2km

Address:80 Aylesbury Street, MK2 2BA
Phone:01908 377760
Classes:4



Chalky Whites Mot Test Centre Ltd
4.3km

Address:Unit 5, MK2 2BL
Phone:01908641535
Classes:4



Holland Engineering Services
4.3km

Address:Salden Crabtree Farm, MK17 0PR
Phone:01296 728693
Classes:1,2



Deals On Wheels
4.8km

Address:83 Caxton Court, MK8 8DD
Phone:01908266188
Classes:4



Lexus Milton Keynes
5.1km

Address:Alston Drive, MK13 9HA
Phone:01908 968553
Classes:4



Amic Motor Services
5.2km

Address:Unit 1a, MK2 3JZ
Phone:01908 645551
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Saab Centre Milton Keynes
5.4km

Address:31 Heathfield, MK12 6HR
Phone:01908 227009
Website:www.saabmk.com
Classes:1,2,4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mk Autocare
5.5km

Address:Unit 27 Heathfield Court, MK12 6HP
Phone:01908 227794
Classes:4,7



D S Motors
5.5km

Address:Unit 2, MK12 6HS
Phone:01908313885
Classes:4



G P Mots
5.7km

Address:46 Potters Lane, MK11 3HQ
Phone:01908 465050
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Nashil Automotive Engineers Limited
6.0km

Address:22 Burners Lane, MK11 3HA
Phone:01908307777
Classes:4



Mots R Us Limited
6.2km

Address:35 Blundells Road, MK13 7HD
Phone:01908 227337
Classes:4



Neath Hill Autos Limited
6.7km

Address:7 To 8 Tower Crescent, MK14 6JY
Phone:01908 233533
Website:www.neathhillautos.com
Classes:4



Stoke Hammond Service Centre Limited
6.7km

Address:Stoke Hammond Garage, MK17 9BB
Phone:01525 279009
Classes:4



Wolverton Car & Tyre Services Limited
7.0km

Address:5 Glynn Square, MK12 5JQ
Phone:01908 313044
Website:www.carandtyres.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:Closed



Kwik - Fit
7.0km

Address:Stratford Road, MK12 5LJ
Phone:01908 321868
Classes:4



Lancaster Volkswagen Milton Keynes
7.1km

Address:Greyfriars Court, MK01 0BN
Phone:01908 851000
Classes:4



Johnsons Honda
7.1km

Address:Johnsons Honda, MK10 0BN
Phone:01908 280999
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Milton Keynes
7.1km

Address:Greyfriars Court, MK10 0BN
Phone:01908 512500
Classes:4



Stratford Road Motorcycles
7.2km

Address:83 Stratford Road, MK12 5LU
Phone:01908313304
Classes:1,2



Evans Halshaw Ford Milton Keynes
7.2km

Address:1 Lasborough Road, MK10 0AB
Phone:01908 585000
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



Lancaster Seat Milton Keynes
7.2km

Address:Northfield Drive, MK15 0DQ
Phone:01908 351199
Classes:4



Stratstone Prep Centre Northfield
7.2km

Address:Northfield Drive, MK15 0DQ
Phone:01908672400
Classes:4,4a,5,5a,7



Milton Keynes Audi
7.2km

Address:Northfield Drive, MK15 0DQ
Phone:01908 308200
Classes:4



Lancaster Bmw/mini Milton Keynes
7.2km

Address:Northfield Drive, MK15 0DQ
Phone:01908 303300
Classes:4



Milton Keynes Kia
7.2km

Address:300 Stratford Road, MK12 5RS
Phone:01908 224230
Classes:4



Fastfit Station
7.3km

Address:Unit 2, MK10 0AQ
Phone:01908 288288
Classes:4,7



Saxon Bridge Automotive Ltd - Service Centre
7.3km

Address:Unit 4 Stratford Road, MK12 5NG
Phone:01908 322400
Classes:4



Oms Autocare
7.4km

Address:3a Bridgeturn Avenue, MK12 5QL
Phone:01908 222776
Classes:4



Thurlow Nunn (Jv) Limited
7.4km

Address:1 Elmswell Gate, MK17 8US
Phone:
Classes:4,7



The Wolverton Fastfit Station
7.5km

Address:Unit 4 Deans Road, MK12 5NA
Phone:01908 220330
Website:www.fastfitstation.com
Classes: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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Arden Park Garage Services Limited
7.5km

Address:Unit 3 Waterside Park, MK12 5NP
Phone:01908 222520
Classes:4,5,7



The Garage
7.5km

Address:Unit 5 Arden Park, MK12 5RH
Phone:01908 226071
Classes:4



In 'n' Out Centres Limited
7.7km

Address:Newport Road (Next To Grafton Honda Motorcycles), MK17 8DB
Phone:01908 582025
Website:www.in-n-out.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
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



Central Motors
7.8km

Address:Great Horwood Service Station, MK17 0QL
Phone:01296713274
Classes:4



John Spademan Motor Engineers
8.0km

Address:Vicarage Road, MK11 1BN
Phone:01908 262446
Website:www.jstyres.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Unique Car Services Limited
8.1km

Address:86e High Street, MK11 1AH
Phone:01908 566355
Classes:4



Shipmycar.co.uk
8.5km

Address:Unit 20 Tanners Drive, MK14 5BN
Phone:01908 887917
Classes:1,2,3,4



Vag Worx Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit B5, MK17 0NY
Phone:01296 712992
Classes:4,7



Automaster
8.6km

Address:60 Tanners Drive, MK14 5BP
Phone:01908 217695
Classes:4



Clays Vehicle Repairs
8.6km

Address:72 Tanners Drive, MK14 5BP
Phone:01908 616158
Classes:4



Nobby's Tyre & Exhaust Centre
8.6km

Address:82 Tanners Drive, MK14 5BP
Phone:01908 211396
Website:www.nobbystyres.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



E And E Services Mk Limited
8.6km

Address:38 Tanners Drive, MK14 5BW
Phone:01908 218875
Classes:4,5,7



Northridge Cars Limited
8.9km

Address:14 London Road, MK19 6AA
Phone:01908 260040
Classes:1,2,4



Pikesleys Woburn Sands Ltd
9.0km

Address:19 High Street, MK17 8RF
Phone:01908 582585
Website:www.woburnsandstyres.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hunters Garage
9.0km

Address:Unit 4 Manor Business Centre, LU7 0HR
Phone:01525 240696
Classes:4



Stratford Motorist Centre
9.1km

Address:1 Cosgrove Road, MK19 6AG
Phone:01908262848
Classes:4



Milton Keynes Hyundai
9.2km

Address:Watling Street, MK19 6AQ
Phone:01908 569224
Classes:4



Chapman Auto Services
9.3km

Address:Unit 3, MK18 3RQ
Phone:01296 712782
Website:chapmanautoservices.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



Unique Autocentre Ltd
9.4km

Address:Unit 3, MK16 0DF
Phone:01908611100
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
9.5km

Address:1 The Green, MK16 0AH
Phone:01908615777
Classes:4



Motor Test Mk Ltd
9.5km

Address:1-3 Broad Street, MK16 0AH
Phone:01908 210055
Classes:4



Just Mots (Newport Pagnell)
9.6km

Address:Lovat Court, MK16 0YZ
Phone:01908611050
Classes:4



Autotech Prestige Ltd
9.8km

Address:Unit 4 Eagle Farm, MK17 8AU
Phone:01908 281550
Website:www.autotechprestige.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Two Wrestlers Garage Limited
10.0km

Address:51 Tickford Street, MK16 9AW
Phone:01908611753
Classes:1,2,4



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
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