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 Rutland

LE15 8HF
LE15 8HQ
LE15 8EY
LE15 8HE
LE15 8HL
LE15 8JB
LE15 8EZ
LE15 8HG
LE15 8HD
LE15 8HA
LE15 8EX
LE15 8HN
LE15 8HU
LE15 8HH
LE15 8HJ
LE15 8HY
LE15 8HR
LE15 8HP
LE15 8JF
LE15 8HS
LE15 8HT
LE15 8ZS
LE15 8ZP
LE15 8ZL
LE15 8ZE
LE15 8ZJ
LE15 8ZD
LE15 8JD
LE15 8JA
LE15 8RL
LE15 8JE
LE15 8RP
LE15 8HB
LE15 8TW
LE15 8FH
LE15 8LQ
LE15 8LB
LE15 8LE
LE15 8TY
LE15 8LD
LE15 8JX
LE15 8TX
LE15 8JZ
LE15 8TZ
LE15 8JU
LE15 8JR
LE15 8TU
LE15 8JT
LE15 8LJ
LE15 8JN
LE15 8LG
LE15 8LL
LE15 8LH
LE15 8JW
LE15 8JP
LE15 8JH
LE15 8JJ
LE15 8JL
LE15 8LA
LE15 8JS
LE15 8RW
LE15 8JY
LE15 9PB
LE15 9NT
PE9 3RY
LE15 9PA
LE15 9NR
LE15 9NS
LE15 8BL
LE15 9PD
LE15 8QL
LE15 8LF
LE15 8TH
LE15 8QD
LE15 8QH
LE15 8BG
LE15 8BJ
LE15 8NB
LE15 8TJ
LE15 8BW
LE15 8BN
LE15 8NG
LE15 8NN
LE15 8TL
LE15 8NP
LE15 8NJ
LE15 8PE
LE15 8QG
LE15 8FE
LE15 9DA
PE9 3HP
LE15 8PB
LE15 8PT
PE9 3UT
LE15 8NS
LE15 8PH
LE15 8NL
LE15 8NQ
LE15 8PX
LE15 8NR
LE15 9DW
LE15 8NA
LE15 8NX
LE15 8PN
LE15 8NE
LE15 8NW
LE15 8NY
PE9 3UX
PE9 3WH
LE15 8NU
LE15 8RN
LE15 8PW
LE15 8PG
LE15 8RU
LE15 8QB
LE15 8NT
PE9 3UP
LE15 8SA
LE15 8PR
LE15 8NF
PE9 3BF
LE15 8AB
LE15 8BX
LE15 8ND
LE15 8RS
LE15 8PY
LE15 8RH
LE15 8PZ
LE15 8QJ
LE15 8SE
LE15 8RX
LE15 8NH
LE15 8RR
LE15 8PJ
LE15 8PS
LE15 8RG
LE15 8RA
LE15 8RZ
LE15 8PU
LE15 8PL
LE15 8PP
LE15 8QF
PE9 3UU
LE15 8RJ
LE15 8SD
LE15 8PQ
LE15 8RB
LE15 8RQ
LE15 8SW
LE15 8QE
PE9 3YA
LE15 8ST
LE15 8SR
LE15 8GB
LE15 9DS
LE15 9DY
LE15 9DE
LE15 8SX
LE15 8SP
LE15 9DH
LE15 9DZ
LE15 8SZ
LE15 9DT
LE15 8SY
LE15 8QA
LE15 9DX
LE15 9DF
LE15 9DJ
LE15 8RY
LE15 9DN
LE15 8SU
LE15 9DG
LE15 9DD
PE9 3SR
LE15 9DP
PE9 3SW
LE15 9DR
LE15 8QQ
LE15 8SQ
PE9 3DA
LE15 9DB
PE9 3SF
PE9 3SN
PE9 3SL

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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