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 Leicestershire

CV13 0AH
CV13 0AJ
CV13 0AQ
CV13 0AG
CV13 0AL
CV13 0AP
CV13 0AD
LE9 8JE
CV13 6DS
CV13 0AE
CV13 6JA
CV13 0AB
CV13 0AR
CV13 6HZ
CV13 0BD
CV13 6DJ
CV13 0AU
CV13 0AS
CV13 0AT
CV13 0AX
CV13 0RB
CV13 6DH
LE9 8JP
LE9 8JL
LE9 8JR
LE9 8JU
LE9 8JD
CV13 0AA
LE9 8JG
LE9 8JQ
LE9 8JF
LE9 8JS
CV13 6HX
CV13 6DP
CV13 6DR
CV13 6JD
LE9 8JB
CV13 6HY
LE9 8JJ
CV13 6JB
CV13 0LR
LE9 8JH
LE9 8JN
CV13 0LU
CV13 0LW
CV13 0PN
CV13 6HU
CV13 0LS
CV13 0LB
CV13 0BA
CV13 0RJ
CV13 0BB
CV13 0LA
LE9 8JA
CV13 0NB
CV13 0JZ
CV13 0GZ
CV13 0JR
CV13 0JY
CV13 0ND
CV13 0JX
CV13 0LF
CV13 0LE
CV13 0LY
CV13 0JU
CV13 0NA
CV13 0RH
CV13 0LL
CV13 0PP
CV13 0JS
CV13 0LP
CV13 6DL
CV13 0LZ
CV13 6BZ
CV13 0DW
CV13 0JP
CV13 0JN
CV13 0JW
LE9 8JT
CV13 0PR
CV13 0LD
CV13 0JT
CV13 6JF
CV13 0LX
CV13 6HT
CV13 0LT
CV13 0LG
CV13 0NE
CV13 0NU
CV13 6BY
CV13 0NZ
CV13 0NR
CV13 6EE
CV13 0LJ
CV13 0LN
CV13 0NY
CV13 6DA
CV13 0PB
CV13 0NT
CV13 0LQ
CV13 6ED
CV13 6HQ
CV13 6AR
CV13 6EQ
LE9 8HW
CV13 6EH
CV13 0NS
CV13 0PA
CV13 0NP
CV13 6EF
CV13 0NX
CV13 0DN
LE9 7QN
CV13 6HG
CV13 6EG
CV13 6HL
CV13 6HF
CV13 0PH
CV13 6DB
CV13 0PD
CV13 6DZ
CV13 6HR
CV13 6HJ
CV13 6HH
CV13 0LH
CV13 0DP
CV13 0PJ
CV13 6DY
CV13 6EB
CV13 6EJ
CV13 6EA
CV13 6HE
CV13 0PE
CV13 6HA
LE9 8JY
CV13 6HD
LE10 3DX
CV13 6DU
CV13 0PF
LE9 7QJ
LE9 9LE
CV13 6HB
CV13 6DX
CV13 6EL
CV13 6HS
CV13 6EW
CV13 6HP
CV13 6JE
CV13 6EZ
CV13 6JG
CV13 0PG
CV13 0PQ
CV13 0PL
CV13 6JN
CV13 6HN
CV13 6EX
LE9 8FS
LE9 7QE
CV13 6PJ
CV13 6YB
LE9 7NW
CV13 0NW
CV13 6PL
CV13 6PN
CV13 6PP
CV13 6PW
CV13 6EY
LE9 8FT
LE9 8JX
LE9 8FY
CV13 6HW
LE9 8HY
LE9 8FG
LE9 8LX
LE9 7QB
CV13 6JP
LE9 7QA
LE9 8FF
LE9 7QG
LE9 8HU
LE9 7QP
LE9 8JW
CV13 6PG
LE9 8HX
LE9 8JZ
LE9 8FJ
LE9 8HT
CV13 6PD
LE9 8FA
LE9 8FH
LE9 8LJ
LE9 8FB
LE9 8GU
LE9 8LN
LE9 8HZ
LE9 8GP
LE9 8HS
LE9 8HE
CV13 6EU
LE9 7QF
LE9 7QD
LE9 7QH
LE9 8LP
LE9 8HL
LE9 8LH
LE9 8ZU
LE9 8ZN
LE9 8NA
LE9 8LT
LE9 8LS
LE9 8LQ
LE9 8FL
CV13 6DD
LE9 8FE
LE9 8HJ
LE9 8FR
LE9 8NL
LE9 8GB
LE9 8FD
LE9 8LL
LE9 9LQ
LE9 8HP
CV13 0BW
LE9 8GA
LE9 8LD
LE9 8GL
LE9 8HQ
LE9 8FQ
LE9 8HH
LE9 8FX
LE9 8GJ
LE9 8LE
LE9 8HF
LE9 9NW
LE9 8DN
LE9 8ZJ
LE9 8LU
LE9 8ZT
LE9 8ZP
LE9 8ZR
LE9 8ZS
LE9 8XJ
LE9 8DP
LE9 9LA
LE9 8ES
LE9 9LT
LE9 9LF
LE9 8LA
LE9 8HG
CV13 0DR
LE9 9LW
LE9 8GX
LE9 8HD
LE9 8GY
LE9 8EP
LE9 8HN
LE9 8LB
LE9 8FN
LE9 8FP
LE9 8NH
LE9 9LX
LE9 8BG
LE9 8LG
LE9 8AF
LE9 8EG
LE9 8GG
LE9 8PE
LE9 8FW
LE9 8ET
LE9 8LF
LE9 8FZ
LE9 8GW
LE9 8AL
LE9 8HR
LE9 8BZ
LE9 9NL
LE9 8AS
LE9 8FU
CV13 6ZZ
LE9 8NB
LE9 8EQ
LE9 9LY
LE9 8AN
LE9 9LR
LE9 9LH
LE9 8GE
LE9 8GT
CV13 6BL
LE9 8GZ
LE9 8EN
CV13 0RL
LE9 8GS
LE9 8GH
LE9 8AB
LE9 8DQ
LE9 8GD
CV13 0HS
LE9 9NN
LE9 8EF
LE9 8AD
LE9 8AQ
LE9 8ER
LE9 8GF
CV13 0ZL
LE9 8AH
LE9 9LL
LE9 8EY
LE9 8GQ
LE9 8NJ
LE9 8GR
LE10 1SJ
LE9 9NA
LE9 8NZ
LE9 8DJ
LE9 8LY
LE9 7PP
LE9 8HB
LE9 8EZ
LE9 9NG
LE9 9LP
LE9 8EB
LE9 8GN
LE9 9LD
LE9 9NS
LE9 7PR
LE9 8AG
LE9 9AJ
LE9 8HA
CV13 0DS
LE9 9LB
LE9 8DR
LE10 1NB
LE9 8AU
LE9 7PF
LE9 8DS
LE9 8AR
LE9 8AE
LE9 8BX
LE10 3EA
LE9 8AZ
LE9 8AP
CV13 6JH
LE9 7PQ
LE9 8DD
LE9 8DU
LE9 8BW
LE9 9NX
LE9 8DL
LE9 9ZP
LE9 9ZN
LE9 9YQ
LE9 9YY
LE9 9WG
LE9 9WU
LE9 9WY
LE9 9WR
LE10 3DA
LE9 8DW
LE9 8BY
LE9 8DE
LE9 8BU
LE9 8AX
LE9 8DH
LE9 8AT
LE9 8BP
LE9 8DX
LE9 8AA
LE9 8EA
LE9 8DZ
LE9 9LZ
LE9 8AW
LE9 8DB
LE10 3EB
LE9 8DT
LE9 8AJ
LE9 7PN
LE9 7PD
LE9 8DF
LE9 8AY
LE9 9NP
LE9 8BT
CV13 6JJ
LE9 8LZ
LE9 9PT
LE9 8BJ
LE9 8EH
LE9 7PH
LE9 9PG
LE9 8EJ
LE9 9PJ
LE9 8EU
LE9 8BL
LE9 8ED
LE9 8LR
LE9 9PE
LE9 8BN
LE9 9PP
LE9 9PY
LE9 8NF
LE9 8EE
LE9 8DG
LE9 7PJ
LE10 1PF
LE10 1YP
LE10 1YR
LE9 8BH
LE9 9PH
LE9 8BF
LE9 8DY
LE9 9PA
LE9 9NU
LE10 1PE
LE9 9PR
LE9 8BQ
LE10 1PJ
LE9 9NJ
LE9 9NT
LE9 7PA
LE9 8ND
LE9 8BA
LE9 9PF
LE10 1YB
LE9 9PB
LE9 9QE
LE10 1PG
LE9 9PX
LE9 9NH
CV13 6PB
LE9 8EL
LE10 1UP
LE10 1UW
LE9 8EW
LE10 1EL
LE9 8EX
LE10 1RX
LE9 9PD
LE9 9PU
LE9 8BE
CV13 0HT
LE10 1XJ
LE9 9PQ
LE9 9PS
CV13 0DA
LE9 8NE
LE10 1XR
CV13 6PH
LE10 1XQ
LE10 3DH
LE9 9LS
LE10 1UR
LE10 1YG
LE9 7RD
LE9 9PN
LE10 1BB
LE9 9LU
LE9 9ND
CV13 6ET
LE9 9PL
LE10 1SH
LE10 1XP
LE10 1XN
LE10 1YF
LE9 7QL
LE9 9NQ
LE10 1PA
LE10 1XL
LE9 7PE
LE9 7LF
LE10 1PH
LE9 7LU
LE9 9PZ
LE9 8BR
LE10 1SW
LE10 1RQ
LE10 0GL
LE9 8NG
LE10 0LG
LE10 0FE
CV13 6JS
LE9 8BS
LE10 1YE
LE9 7PL
LE9 7LE
LE10 1UN
LE9 9PW
LE10 1PB

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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