Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of ML3 6QR

We managed to find 116 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your ML3 6QR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Auto Safety Centre (Hamilton)
0.1km

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



Kwik Fit
0.4km

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



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
0.5km

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



E Hay & Sons
0.7km

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



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
1.1km

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



National Tyres & Autocare
1.1km

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



Park's Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Limited
1.2km

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



Douglas Park Ltd
1.2km

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



Strathclyde Auto Tune Ltd
1.4km

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



Mitchell Motors
1.5km

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



Premier Mots Ltd
1.6km

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



Hamilton Auto Services Ltd
2.1km

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



Allison Auto Engineers
2.1km

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



Burnbank Body Repairs
2.2km

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



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
2.5km

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



Falconer Auto Repairs Ltd
2.5km

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



Hunter Auto Engineers Ltd
2.6km

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



Thistledome Autocare
2.8km

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



A Plus Mots
2.8km

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



Macklin Motors
3.0km

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



B & B Autocare Ltd
3.2km

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



Drive Motors
3.2km

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



Peter's
3.5km

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
3.6km

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



B & B Commercials
3.8km

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



South Lanarkshir Council
3.8km

Address:4 Livingston Boulavard, G72 0BP
Phone:01698717711
Classes:4,5,7



B&c Service Centre Ltd
3.9km

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



Taggarts Motor Group
3.9km

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



Evans Halshaw
3.9km

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



Automac
3.9km

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



C & C Mot + Service Centre Limited
4.0km

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
4.1km

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



Roselea Filling Station
4.4km

Address:295 Glasgow Road, G72 9HJ
Phone:01698823873
Classes:4



The Garage (Motherwell) Limited
4.4km

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



Larkhall Mot Centre
4.7km

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



Arnold Clark
4.8km

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



Alexanders Mot Centre Ltd
4.9km

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



Brigbrae Garage Ltd
4.9km

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



Wishaw Mot Centre Ltd
5.0km

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



Etna Autos
5.0km

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



Armstrong Trucks Ltd
5.1km

Address:Goldie Road, G71 6PB
Phone:01698802930
Classes:4,7



911 Rescue Recovery Ltd
5.1km

Address:Unit A, G71 8BG
Phone:01698 814503
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
5.4km

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



Gopal Motors Ltd
5.4km

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



Old Cross Mot Station
5.5km

Address:25 Drygate Street, ML9 2DA
Phone:01698887999
Classes:4



North Lanarkshire Council
5.5km

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



Uddingston Service Centre
5.6km

Address:10 Bothwell Road, G71 7ET
Phone:01698 801801
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Wishaw)
5.6km

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



North Lanarkshire Council
5.8km

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



Stewart Motor Engineers Ltd
5.8km

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



Park Autos (Viewpark)
5.8km

Address:754 Old Edinburgh Road, G71 6LB
Phone:01698747531
Classes:4



Weir Autos
5.8km

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



Autosafe (Bellshill)
5.8km

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



Belgrave Autos
6.0km

Address:Unit K, ML4 3NP
Phone:01698 742539
Classes:4



Bellshill Commercial Ltd
6.0km

Address:Unit 2, ML4 3LU
Phone:01698 844452
Website:www.bellshillcommercial.co.uk
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:8:00am3:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Central Cars (Viewpark) Limited
6.1km

Address:661 Old Edinburgh Road, G71 6HF
Phone:01698 813148
Classes:4



Bellshill Mot's
6.2km

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



Bob's Mot Centre
6.6km

Address:Block 12, ML9 2PA
Phone:01698889777
Classes:4



Auto Tec
6.6km

Address:3 Pickering Works, ML2 0EQ
Phone:01698 375830
Classes:4



Elite Mot Service & Repair Ltd
6.7km

Address:433 Castlehill Road, ML2 0RL
Phone:01698 357999
Classes:1,2,4



W Livingstone Ltd
6.8km

Address:34 New Edinburgh Road, G71 6BS
Phone:01698817137
Classes:4



Alex Brown Mot Centre
6.8km

Address:Unit 4 E, ML2 0HF
Phone:01698 361900
Website:www.facebook.com
Classes:4,5,7
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



Excel Auto Services
6.9km

Address:38/40 Belhaven Road, ML2 7NX
Phone:01698373233
Classes:1,2,4



V&g Carson Motor Engineers
7.0km

Address:Unit 3, ML1 4UA
Phone:01698 834900
Classes:4,7



Vicarburn Motors Ltd
7.0km

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



Mcconville & Walker
7.2km

Address:233a Main Street, ML2 7NE
Phone:01698 373160
Classes:4



Strutherhill Autos
7.4km

Address:Unit 1, Block C, ML9 2PJ
Phone:01698 886600
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Volks-Ways
7.5km

Address:Units 17/18, G72 7TN
Phone:0141 641 0641
Classes:4



Auto-Safe (Newton) Ltd
7.5km

Address:Newton Brae, G72 7UW
Phone:01416412626
Classes:4,7



Akm Autopoint
7.6km

Address:Unit 2, ML9 2TP
Phone:01698 883030
Website:www.ebeepbeep.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:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Seath-Weir Autos
7.6km

Address:22 Graham Street, ML2 8AF
Phone:01698 376655
Classes:4



Hallidays Garage
7.7km

Address:143 Stewarton Street, ML2 8AG
Phone:01698334777
Classes:4



D & G Autocare
7.7km

Address:71 Colvilles Place, G75 0PZ
Phone:01355587330
Classes:4



Douglas Park Bmw Motorrad
7.7km

Address:13 Braeview Place, G74 3XH
Phone:01355818211
Classes:1,2



Park's Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
7.7km

Address:4 Braeview Place, G74 3XH
Phone:01355818000
Classes:4,7



Euroscot Commercials
7.8km

Address:Units 8 & 9, ML5 4RP
Phone:01698 535010
Classes:4,5,7



Home Farm Garage
7.9km

Address:285 Coltness Road, ML2 7EX
Phone:01698384477
Classes:4



Bt Fleet Limited
7.9km

Address:Newhouse Garage, ML1 5SQ
Phone:01698833812
Classes:4,7



Crd Autos
8.0km

Address:12 Wilson Place, G74 4QD
Phone:01355232755
Classes:4



Thomsons Auto Centre Ltd
8.0km

Address:6 Wilson Place, G74 4QD
Phone:01355 266366
Website:www.carrepairseastkilbride.co.uk
Classes:4



Exclusive Car Services
8.0km

Address:58 Wilson Place, G74 4QD
Phone:01355260900
Classes:1,2,4,7



Frankfit Auto Point
8.0km

Address:14 Wilson Place, G74 4QD
Phone:01355264563
Classes:4



John Taylor Cars
8.0km

Address:4 Wilson Place, G74 4QD
Phone:01355231999
Classes:4



Hastie Cars Ltd
8.0km

Address:13 Glenfield Road, G75 0RA
Phone:01355222742
Classes:4



Kingsway Mot Centre
8.0km

Address:5 Glenfield Road, G75 0RA
Phone:01355 220311
Website:www.garageserviceseastkilbride.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



William S Hamilton
8.2km

Address:290 High Street, ML1 5HP
Phone:01698 860268
Classes:4



Jmjbl Auto Electrics Svs Limited
8.2km

Address:7 Palacecraig Street, ML5 4RY
Phone:01236 702959
Classes:4,7



Flemings Mot & Service Station
8.3km

Address:242 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX
Phone:01236 710002
Classes:4



Parks Of Hamilton (Townhead Garage) Ltd
8.3km

Address:232 Whifflet Street, ML5 4RX
Phone:01236441177
Classes:4



Thomas R Anderson
8.4km

Address:Broadlees Garage, ML10 6RR
Phone:01357 300233
Classes:4,7



Kwik-Fit
8.6km

Address:1 Telford Road, G75 0JD
Phone:01355 229596
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



Farmer Autocare Ltd
8.6km

Address:18-24 Old Coach Road, G74 4DP
Phone:01355 570777
Classes:4,7



National Tyres & Autocare
8.6km

Address:West Mains, G74 1NH
Phone:01355 248116
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:Closed



Safety 1st Mot Centre Ltd
8.8km

Address:Unit 7a, ML1 5PB
Phone:01698860264
Classes:4,7



The Garage (Ek) Ltd
8.8km

Address:8 Albion Way, G75 0YN
Phone:01355 570646
Website:www.thegarageek.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:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Autovaux Limited
8.8km

Address:69 Carron Place, G75 0YL
Phone:01355 570804
Classes:4



Kelvin Autos Ltd
8.8km

Address:6 Carron Place, G75 0YL
Phone:01355 261992
Website:www.kelvin-autoservices.co.uk
Classes:4



Stonehouse Tyre & Exhaust Centre
8.9km

Address:37 New Street, ML9 3LT
Phone:01698 793981
Classes:4



The Cross Garage (Stonehouse) Ltd
8.9km

Address:Trongate, ML9 3LH
Phone:01698 792200
Website:www.thecrossgarage.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



Byrmac Motors
9.1km

Address:448 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AX
Phone:01236421196
Classes:4



Martin Motor Company
9.1km

Address:287 Dundyvan Road, ML5 4AU
Phone:01236430332
Classes:4



Cambuslang Mot & Diagnostics Limited
9.3km

Address:8 Johnson Drive, G72 8JW
Phone:01416462180
Classes:4



Gmg Asset Management Uk Ltd
9.4km

Address:Eastcroft House, ML2 8PY
Phone:01698386726
Classes:4



Park's Motor Group (Townhead Garage)
9.5km

Address:19 Dundyvan Road, ML5 1DB
Phone:01236 710008
Classes:4



New Railway Garage
9.5km

Address:7/9 Woodhall Street, ML6 8SQ
Phone:01236 762999
Classes:4



Springhill Motors
9.5km

Address:55 Muirhead Road, G69 7HA
Phone:01417734342
Classes:4



Cooper Bros
9.6km

Address:Overtown Road, ML2 8HF
Phone:01698385477
Classes:4



Carmasters (Scotland) Ltd
9.6km

Address:66a Bredisholm Road, G69 7HL
Phone:0141 773 2555
Website:www.carmasters-glasgow.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



Waterside Car Services
9.8km

Address:Unit 1, ML10 6UB
Phone:01357522201
Classes:4



S B Services
9.8km

Address:Unit 3, ML10 6UB
Phone:01357529422
Classes:4,5,7



Arnold Clark
9.8km

Address:Unit 1, ML10 6UB
Phone:01357520262
Classes:4



Evans Halshaw
9.8km

Address:200 Main Street, ML5 3RB
Phone:01236707500
Classes:4,7



Baillieston Motor Engineers Limited
9.9km

Address:31 Buchanan Street, G69 6DY
Phone:0141 771 6663
Website:www.bailliestonmotorengineers.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:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
9.9km

Address:320 Main Street, ML5 3RS
Phone:01236449250
Classes:4



Klassicks Motor Company
9.9km

Address:36 Locks Street, ML5 3RT
Phone:01236433944
Classes:4



Miller's Garage
9.9km

Address:116 Main Street, ML6 8SB
Phone:01236602700
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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