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 West Sussex

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RH14 9DZ
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RH13 0YB
RH14 9HQ
RH14 9AT
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RH13 8PN
RH13 9AU
RH14 9SB
RH14 9RD
RH13 7AU
RH13 8QB
RH14 9QN
RH14 9QQ
RH14 9XL
RH14 9PJ
RH13 7LT
RH13 0LT
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RH14 9RF
RH14 9YY
RH14 9FT
RH14 9FR
RH14 9FG
RH14 9YJ
RH13 9GA
RH13 7GA
RH14 9GG
RH13 9AQ
RH14 9FA
RH14 9XD
RH13 0LY
RH13 7DL
RH14 9EW
RH13 7GQ
RH13 9GQ
RH14 9RT
RH14 9RE
RH14 9HP
RH13 9DL
RH14 9PH
RH13 7LX
RH13 0LX
RH14 9TZ
RH14 9GS
RH14 9PL
RH14 9XF
RH13 9RT
RH14 9YX
RH14 9WQ
RH14 9FH
RH14 9GR
RH14 9RB
RH13 9DJ
RH14 9PP
RH14 9PF
RH14 9PS
RH14 9PR
RH13 7GU
RH13 6QT
RH14 9EF
RH14 9NS
RH13 9RS
RH13 0RH
RH13 7RH
RH13 9GU
RH13 9AJ
RH13 7DJ
RH14 9RA
RH14 9JL
RH13 7LF
RH13 0LF
RH14 9UA
RH14 9QP
RH14 9PT
RH14 9FJ
RH13 0ND
RH13 7ND
RH13 9AD
RH13 8PT
RH14 9RX
RH14 9PW
RH14 9EL
RH13 0PA
RH14 9QX
RH13 7PA
RH13 6QS
RH14 9NW
RH14 9EZ
RH13 0RJ
RH14 9YE
RH14 9WT
RH14 9WS
RH14 4BS
RH14 9UX
RH14 9NY
RH14 4BH
RH14 4BF
RH14 9GB
RH14 4BN
RH14 4BE
RH14 4AZ
RH14 4AW
RH14 4AS
RH14 4AL
RH14 4AF
RH14 4AE
RH14 4AB
RH14 0YZ
RH14 0YS
RH14 0YR
RH14 0YA
RH14 0WT
RH14 0FQ
RH14 0FL
RH14 0FH
RH14 9YD
RH14 9YQ
RH14 9XY
RH14 9YA
RH14 9XX
RH14 4BR
RH14 4BQ
RH14 4BP
RH14 4BT
RH14 9YB
RH14 4BJ
RH14 9QT
RH14 9QS
RH14 9QR
RH14 9ZE
RH14 9FS
RH14 9YU
RH14 9YT
RH14 9YH
RH14 9YG
RH14 9XT
RH14 9XB
RH14 9XA
RH14 9WY
RH14 9WX
RH14 9WW
RH14 9WU
RH14 9WR
RH14 9WP
RH14 9WN
RH14 9WJ
RH14 9WG
RH14 9WF
RH14 9WD
RH14 9WB
RH14 9YF
RH14 9WA
RH14 9UZ
RH14 9UY
RH14 9UP
RH14 4BD
RH14 9SS
RH14 9GA
RH14 9FX
RH14 9FZ
RH14 9FW
RH14 9FD
RH14 4BG
RH14 4BB
RH14 4BA
RH14 4AY
RH14 4AX
RH14 4AU
RH14 4AT
RH14 4AR
RH14 4AJ
RH14 4AG
RH14 0ZT
RH14 0ZS
RH14 0ZR
RH14 0YX
RH14 0YW
RH14 0YU
RH14 0YT
RH14 0YP
RH14 0YN
RH14 0YG
RH14 0YH
RH14 0YF
RH14 0YE
RH14 0YB
RH14 0WX
RH14 0XA
RH14 0XB
RH14 0WY
RH14 0WU
RH14 0WR
RH14 0WS
RH14 0WQ
RH14 0WP
RH14 0WL
RH14 0WN
RH14 0WJ
RH14 0WH
RH14 0WD
RH14 0WG
RH14 0WB
RH14 0UY
RH14 0JQ
RH14 0UW
RH14 0FW
RH14 0FT
RH14 0FS
RH14 0FP
RH14 0FG
RH14 0FE
RH14 0FD
RH14 0EW
RH14 0FA
RH14 0BS
RH14 9YN
RH14 9WZ
RH14 9YS
RH14 4BL
RH14 9YP
RH14 9FN
RH14 9FP
RH14 9FQ
RH14 9YL
RH14 9FF
RH14 9XZ
RH14 9FL
RH14 9YW
RH14 9PB
RH14 9PD
RH14 9EY
RH14 9RY
RH13 7BD
RH14 9NZ
RH14 9GW
RH14 9NU
RH13 8GH
RH13 0LD
RH13 7LD
RH14 9HW
RH14 9EP
RH13 9AT
RH13 7AT
RH14 9NT
RH14 9UL
RH14 9BU
RH13 0TN
RH14 9FE
RH13 0TJ
RH14 9FB
RH13 9AS
RH14 9LG
RH14 9NP
RH14 9LA
RH13 8LJ
RH14 9ER
RH14 9JZ
RH13 7NF
RH14 9UH
RH13 8LW
RH13 7AS
RH13 7NW
RH14 9BF
RH14 9EA
RH13 8PX
RH14 9NN
RH13 9AE
RH14 9UF
RH14 9HA
RH13 0RQ
RH13 7RQ
RH14 9AE
RH14 9AF
RH14 9LQ
RH14 9LF
RH13 9DH
RH14 9UG
RH13 0NW
RH13 0NZ
RH13 0TL
RH13 7NZ
RH14 9EX
RH14 9UQ
RH14 9XG
RH13 0NF
RH14 9GY
RH13 0NG
RH13 7NG
RH14 9AS
RH14 9US
RH13 9AY
RH14 9AG
RH14 9HB
RH14 9UE
RH13 7NY
RH14 9BX
RH14 9LB
RH14 9LT
RH14 9UB
RH13 8QA
RH13 0NY
RH14 9AL
RH13 7DQ
RH13 9DQ
RH14 9EE
RH14 9NF
RH14 9LH
RH14 9AQ
RH13 7LB
RH13 0LB
RH14 9XJ
RH13 6QR
RH14 9LD
RH14 9AP
RH13 0RG
RH14 9LE
RH13 7RG
RH14 9AR
RH14 9NJ
RH13 9DG
RH14 9UD
RH14 9NE
RH13 7DG
RH13 8LP
RH14 9XH
RH14 9ED
RH14 9ES
RH14 9GX
RH14 9NQ
RH14 9EU
RH14 9BY
RH14 9NL
RH14 9NH
RH14 9UJ
RH14 9AH
RH13 7NR
RH14 9UW
RH14 9LU
RH13 6QU
RH14 9LJ
RH14 9AJ
RH13 0NR
RH14 9EH
RH14 9JQ
RH14 9LW
RH14 9NG
RH14 9ET
RH14 9WL
RH14 9LY
RH14 9NX
RH14 9EN
RH13 7NE
RH13 0NE
RH14 9NB
RH14 9PE
RH14 9AZ
RH13 8HY
RH13 7JZ
RH13 0JZ
RH14 9LZ
RH14 9PZ
RH14 9LX
RH14 9ND
RH13 7DH
RH14 9NA
RH13 0SX
RH14 9NR
RH14 9LN
RH13 7ZS
RH14 9PA
RH14 9LR
RH13 6QW
RH13 0RL
RH13 7RL
RH14 9GL
RH14 9LL
RH13 8QE
RH14 9GP
RH14 9EQ
RH13 8LG
RH14 9TH
RH14 9SQ
RH13 8JP
RH13 0AR
RH14 9PU
RH14 9JX
RH14 9SW
RH14 9LP
RH14 9SF
RH14 9HL
RH13 7AR
RH14 9BA
RH14 9HY
RH14 9JU
RH14 9EB
RH14 9HX
RH14 9JW
RH14 9PG
RH14 9HJ
RH13 7BA
RH13 9BA
RH14 9PQ
RH14 9HR
RH14 9ST
RH13 8QF
RH13 0TE
RH12 3UB
RH14 9BD
RH14 9HU
RH14 9JT
RH14 9BB

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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