Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

Find the nearest MOT Test Centres. Enter your postcode in the search box and we'll find all the MOT Stations near you ordered by distance. In addition to a handy map we will also include booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times. If you have a car, van, motor bike, private passenger vehicle or, even, a trike, we'll list all the M.O.S. Test Centers near you.

MOT Test Centre Counties

UK MOT Test Centres in Derbyshire

S42 7DQ
S42 7DG
S42 7AY
S42 7DF
S42 7JJ
S18 7AB
S42 7DE
S42 7DH
S42 7DA
S42 7DD
S42 7BA
S42 7JR
S42 7JH
S42 7AZ
S42 7BZ
S42 7BU
S42 7BY
S42 7BX
S42 7BG
S42 7BT
S18 5TN
S18 5TH
S18 7TH
S42 7JP
S18 7SE
S18 5SE
S42 7AX
S18 7TN
S42 7BS
DE45 1PU
S18 7SH
S42 7JQ
S42 7DB
S18 5SH
S18 7TG
S42 7BP
S18 5TG
S42 7AU
DE45 1PQ
DE4 1PQ
S18 7WF
S42 7JW
S42 7AT
S18 5WF
S42 7AS
S42 7BL
S18 7WG
S18 5WG
S18 7TF
S18 7WL
S18 5WL
S42 7HP
S42 7JG
S42 7AL
S18 7WN
S18 5TF
S18 5WN
S18 7WH
S18 5WJ
S18 7WJ
S18 5WH
S42 7AJ
S18 7RZ
S18 7HY
S18 5SF
S42 7AW
S42 7BW
S18 7SJ
S42 7BN
S42 7BB
S42 7BJ
S42 7AP
S18 7BY
S42 7AN
S18 5SR
S18 7SR
S18 5SJ
S18 7SQ
S18 5SQ
S42 7AR
S18 7SG
S18 5SG
DE4 1PR
S42 7AQ
S18 7SL
S18 5SL
S18 7SN
S18 5SN
S42 7JF
S18 7SP
S18 5SP
S42 7BH
S42 7AH
S18 5SZ
S18 7TL
S18 7TJ
S18 5TJ
S18 7SA
S18 5TL
S18 5TE
S18 5TP
S18 7TP
S18 7WE
S18 5WE
S18 7TE
S18 7TS
S18 5ST
S18 7ST
S18 5TS
S18 5SS
S18 7SS
S18 7WD
S18 5WD
S18 5TA
S18 7TA
S42 7AG
S40 4XY
S40 4XZ
S18 7TD
S40 4XX
S40 4YB
S18 5TD
S18 5TQ
S18 7TR
S42 7JS
S18 7TQ
S18 5TR
S42 7HJ
S42 7PQ
S42 7PR
S40 4XP
S40 4XW
S42 7BD
S40 4XN
S42 7PB
S18 7TT
S42 7AF
S42 7JN
DE45 1PR
S40 4XU
S40 4YA
S40 4YP
S42 7PD
S40 4XR
S18 7TB
S42 7PA
S18 5TB
S40 4XF
S40 4XQ
S42 7JD
S42 7PW
S42 7WX
S42 7PX
S42 7PZ
S42 7HW
S40 4XS
S40 4XE
S42 7JY
S42 7JE
S18 5SA
S42 7HN
S42 7AE
S42 7JX
S40 4XJ
S40 4XL
S18 5SU
S18 7SF
S18 5YZ
S42 7AD
S18 7SZ
S42 7JZ
S42 7PU
S42 7PY
S40 4XH
S40 4UU
S42 7YZ
S42 7YT
S42 7YX
S42 7YY
S42 7YW
S42 7YP
S42 7YR
S42 7YS
S42 7YQ
S42 7YH
S42 7YL
S42 7PT
S42 7HL
S40 4XG
S42 7DN
S40 4XT
S18 5SX
S18 7SX
S41 9RS
S42 7JL
S18 7SU
S42 7PS
S40 4UY
S42 7JA
S42 7JU
S42 7JB
S40 4UT
S40 4XD
S42 7DS
S42 7DY
S40 4UW
S42 7EU
S42 7DR
S40 4XA
S42 7DZ
S41 9RP
S18 7SW
S41 9SA
S42 7ET
S41 9SE
S40 4US
S40 4UL
S42 7EA
S41 9RW
S40 4WA
S41 9YP
S41 9YW
S41 9YS
S41 9YT
S41 9YU
S41 9YN
S41 9YL
S41 9YH
S40 4XB
S40 3PN
S41 9SD
S40 4WF
S40 4WT
S40 4WW
S40 4UZ
S40 4WB
S40 4UN
S42 7EE
S18 5SW
S40 3PW
S40 4UJ
S40 4UE
S18 5SB
S42 7ES
S40 4WD
S18 7SB
S40 4ZQ
S40 4YW
S40 4ZY
S40 4ZU
S40 4ZX
S40 4YY
S40 4ZJ
S40 4YZ
S40 4YR
S40 4YT
S42 7DU
S40 4UX
DE45 1PN
S40 3PQ
S41 9SB
DE45 1SR
DE4 1SR
S42 7HD
S42 7DX
S42 7ER
S42 7DT
S42 7ED
S42 7EY
S40 4UP
S42 7EB
S40 3BF
S40 3PH
S40 4YD
S40 4UD
S40 4UH
S18 5WP
S42 7EZ
S18 5WQ
S18 7WP
DE4 1RX
S42 7HB
S18 7WB
S40 3PS
DE45 1RX
S18 5WB
DE45 1SS
DE4 1SS
S42 7HA
S42 7EF
DE45 1SH
DE4 1SH
S40 4UB
S40 4SQ
DE45 1RW
DE45 1RU
DE4 1RU
S40 4SH
S42 7EX
S18 7WQ
S40 3PL
DE45 1SF
DE4 1SF
S42 7HX
S18 5XB
DE45 1SE
S40 3PJ
DE4 1SE
S40 3PE
S17 3BP
DE45 1SD
S40 4UF
S18 7XA
S40 3PD
S42 7EN
S40 4SG
S42 7JT
S40 3PG
S40 4SL
S42 7EQ
S42 7EW
S40 3PF
DE45 1SB
DE4 1SB
S40 4RZ

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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