Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B20 1BH or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 5km of B20 1BH

We managed to find 117 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B20 1BH. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Somerset Autos And Mot Centre Limited
1.0km

Address:147a Somerset Road, B20 2JF
Phone:07779 067236
Classes:4



Stevens Motoring Services
1.3km

Address:264-266 Oxhill Road, B21 8ER
Phone:01215541861
Classes:4



Handsworth Auto Engineering
1.6km

Address:47 Church Vale, B20 3SG
Phone:01215541846
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
1.6km

Address:249 Walsall Road, B42 1TY
Phone:0121 356 0381
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



B S Motors Limited
1.8km

Address:321 Wellington Road, B20 2QH
Phone:01213564881
Classes:4



Birmingham Motor Tyres Ltd
1.9km

Address:103-115, B42 1TU
Phone:0121 331 1122
Website:www.birminghammotortyre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Church Road Mot Centre
2.0km

Address:40 Church Road, B42 2LB
Phone:0121 356 0033
Classes:4



Direct Mots
2.1km

Address:32 Rookery Road, B21 9NB
Phone:0121 554 8001
Classes:4



Direct Auto Repairs
2.1km

Address:Rookery Road, B21 9NB
Phone:01215540112
Classes:4,7



Trustford Perry Barr
2.1km

Address:Aldridge Road, B42 2EY
Phone:01213445252
Classes:4,5,7



Sira Motors
2.2km

Address:146 Churchill Road, B20 3PG
Phone:01215232603
Classes:4



Oakland Garage
2.2km

Address:Oakland Road, B21 0NA
Phone:0121 554 7002
Classes:4



Fast Forward Garage
2.3km

Address:Units 3 And 4, B21 0LT
Phone:0121 554 9199
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Limited
2.4km

Address:Unit 1 Site D, B42 2UB
Phone:0121 3569515
Classes:4



Villa Cross Garage
2.4km

Address:12 Heathfield Road, B19 1HB
Phone:01215544963
Classes:4



Perry Garage
2.4km

Address:61 College Road, B44 8DP
Phone:0121 356 4723
Classes:4



Mot Testing Services
2.4km

Address:Unit 1 Papermill End, B44 8NA
Phone:0121 3560124
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
2.5km

Address:Unit 3 And 4, B21 0AF
Phone:0121 554 9740
Classes:4



Mots 4 You Ltd
2.6km

Address:43 Wattville Road, B21 0DA
Phone:0121 507 1980
Website:mots4youltd.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Panesar Motors
2.6km

Address:97 Alexandra Road, B21 0PL
Phone:01215540576
Classes:4



Badwal Motors
2.6km

Address:500 Park Road, B18 5TR
Phone:01215546563
Classes:4



Wellsburys Garage Limited
2.7km

Address:70 Greenholm Road, B44 8HL
Phone:0121 356 4106
Website:www.wellsburysgarage.co.uk
Classes:3,4
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



Six Ways Mot
2.7km

Address:Unts 1 & 2, B19 1SZ
Phone:01215549797
Classes:4,5,7



Brittains Garage
2.7km

Address:118a Wattville Rd., B21 0DR
Phone:0121 554 1164
Classes:4



Chapel Street Tyre Centre
2.8km

Address:Chapel Street, B21 0PA
Phone:0121 523 8034
Website:www.chapelstreettyres.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



Vaux Tech
2.8km

Address:12 Chapel Street, B21 0PA
Phone:01215545396
Classes:4,7



Brooklyn Garage Ltd
2.8km

Address:686 Aldridge Road, B44 8NJ
Phone:0121 360 2184
Classes:4



Autofit Centre Ltd
2.8km

Address:Unit L Hawthorn Industrial Estate, B21 0BH
Phone:0121 551 5522
Website:autofitcentre.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Rapid Auto Centre
2.9km

Address:Unit B, B66 2NY
Phone:07981 706583 01214485838
Classes:4,7



M S Motor Services Limited
2.9km

Address:402 Park Road, B18 5ST
Phone:0121 551 4828
Classes:4,5,7



Witton Car Care Centre Ltd
3.0km

Address:318 Witton Road, B6 6NZ
Phone:01213287998
Classes:4



Witton Road Garage Ltd
3.0km

Address:338-358 Witton Road, B6 6PD
Phone:01213270792
Classes:4



Hockley Mot Centre
3.1km

Address:54 Norton Street, B18 5RE
Phone:01215233318
Classes:4,7



Birmingham Cab Company Ltd
3.1km

Address:69 Musgrave Road, B18 5HH
Phone:0121 5518850
Classes:4



Rai Garage
3.1km

Address:Plot 4a Wattville Road, B66 2NU
Phone:0121 558 2500
Classes:4,7



Stala Autos Ltd
3.1km

Address:218-224 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:0121 327 8633
Classes:4



Jap Spares Ltd
3.1km

Address:234 Witton Lane, B6 6QE
Phone:01213278282
Classes:4



Dolmans Garage & Mot Centre
3.2km

Address:1 Handsworth New Road, B18 4PG
Phone:01215544396
Classes:4



Riverside Autos
3.3km

Address:Atlas Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:07721 939669
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Attain Travel Ltd
3.3km

Address:The Atlas Trading Estate, B6 7EX
Phone:01213566161
Classes:4,5,7



B J Motors
3.3km

Address:Mornington Road, B66 2JE
Phone:0121 5582932
Classes:4,7



Palmers Performance Cars Limited
3.3km

Address:Unit 10 Selecta Avenue, B44 9XA
Phone:0121 360 2911
Classes:4



Hi-Tune Motor Engineers
3.3km

Address:176 Wellington Street, B66 2QF
Phone:0121 558 3311
Classes:4



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
3.5km

Address:3 Birch Road, B6 7DD
Phone:0121 328 7768
Website:www.roopyal.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am7:00pm
Thursday:9:00am7:00pm
Friday:9:00am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am7:00pm
Sunday:Closed



K M Services
3.5km

Address:1180 Aldridge Road, B44 8PE
Phone:0121 3608050
Classes:4



Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield
3.5km

Address:390 College Road, B44 0HH
Phone:0121 377 2440
Classes:4



Millenium Auto Care Centre
3.5km

Address:Unit 1, B18 4NR
Phone:01215517814
Classes:4,5,7



Rolfe Street Garage
3.6km

Address:Alma Street, B66 2RL
Phone:0121 558 7920
Website:www.rolfestreetgarage.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tyre Me Autocentre Limited
3.6km

Address:Bay 1 Alma Street, B66 2RL
Phone:0121 565 5320
Classes:4,5,7



Autocare
3.6km

Address:Unit 2 Alma Street, B66 2RL
Phone:01215580445
Classes:4



D J Motors
3.6km

Address:106-109 Rolfe Street, B66 2BD
Phone:0121 565 0888
Classes:4,5,7



Bt Fleet Limited
3.6km

Address:Pitsford Street, B18 6LZ
Phone:0121 515 1593
Website:www.btfleet.com
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:8:00am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
3.7km

Address:Unit 29, B6 7DA
Phone:0121 3271018
Classes:4,7



T&r Motor Services Ltd
3.7km

Address:14 Well St, B19 3BH
Phone:0121 523 2114
Website:www.tandrmotorservices.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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Chanco Garages Ltd
3.7km

Address:Cranford Street, B66 2RX
Phone:01215585937
Classes:4,5,7



Rolfe Street Arc Ltd
3.7km

Address:144 Rolfe Street, B66 2BE
Phone:0121 558 2442
Classes:4,5,7



Autorama Garage
3.7km

Address:135 Rolfe Street, B66 2BB
Phone:01215651007
Classes:4



W A Garage Ltd
3.7km

Address:89 Rabone Lane, B66 3JJ
Phone:0121 555 5756
Classes:4



Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals Nhs Trust
3.7km

Address:Transport Department, B18 7QH
Phone:01215074549
Classes:4,5,7



Westwood Motors
3.7km

Address:Unit 27 Westwood Business Park, B6 7EQ
Phone:0121 3287747
Classes:4



A T D Motor Services
3.7km

Address:1 Bickford Road, B6 7EE
Phone:0121 328 2229
Classes:4



Pinpoint Vehicle Services
3.8km

Address:Unit 2, B66 3DR
Phone:0121 565 0722
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



B K Mot Centre
3.8km

Address:Unit 10 161 Rolfe Street, B66 2AU
Phone:0121 558 9215
Classes:4



Rps Garage Services Limited
3.8km

Address:395-401 Park Road, B18 6PR
Phone:01215236748
Classes:4



Gordon Motors Services
3.8km

Address:Dartmouth Road, B66 1BG
Phone:0121 5555558
Classes:4,7



Supercruise Auto Centre
3.9km

Address:Unit 6-9, B44 9ER
Phone:01213604785
Classes:4



Dave The Frame
3.9km

Address:Unit 8 Farrow Road Ind Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 3600400
Classes:1,2



Streetly Motor Services Limited
3.9km

Address:Units 3 To 5 Century Industrial Estate, B44 9ER
Phone:0121 360 6170
Classes:4



Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham
3.9km

Address:St. Stephens Street, B6 4RG
Phone:0121 260 3000
Classes:4,5,7



Trisan Motors
4.0km

Address:218 Birmingham Road, B70 6QJ
Phone:0121 553 2098
Classes:4



Kingstanding Auto Centre Ltd
4.0km

Address:594 Kingstanding Road, B44 9SH
Phone:0121 373 9911
Website:www.kingstandinggarages.co.uk
Classes:4



Pjb Accident Repairs
4.0km

Address:107 Elkington Street, B6 4SL
Phone:0121 248 2860
Website:www.pjbbodyshop.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7



R K Service Centre Ltd
4.0km

Address:3-4 Rolfe Street, B66 2AA
Phone:01215587000
Classes:4,5,7



Villa Motoring Centre
4.1km

Address:82 Brearley Street, B19 3NR
Phone:01213591032
Classes:4



D T Auto Engineering
4.1km

Address:24 Brearley Street, B19 3NR
Phone:01213596678-3593722
Classes:4,7



Guests Motors Ltd
4.2km

Address:Kenrick Way, B70 6BY
Phone:0121 553 2737
Website:www.guesttruckandvan.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:6:00am12:00am
Tuesday:6:00am12:00am
Wednesday:6:00am12:00am
Thursday:6:00am12:00am
Friday:6:00am10:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Forward Garage
4.2km

Address:Trinity Road North, B70 6NB
Phone:0121 553 3501
Classes:4,5,7



Dudley Road Mot
4.2km

Address:367 Dudley Road, B18 4HB
Phone:0121 456 3929
Classes:4



Regal Service Station
4.2km

Address:Kings Road, B44 9HW
Phone:0121 360 7510
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:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Auto Moto
4.2km

Address:Unit 3 Expressway Industrial Estate, B6 4NE
Phone:01213337770
Classes:4,5,7



Commercial Fleet Services Ltd
4.3km

Address:Richmond House, B6 5TJ
Phone:0121 3266985
Classes:1,2,4,4a,5,5a,7



Nationwide Car And Commercial
4.3km

Address:93 Union Street, B70 6DF
Phone:0121 580 2953
Website:nationwidecarandcommercial.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tara Motor Repairs
4.3km

Address:192 193 Icknield Port Road, B16 0BT
Phone:01214556611
Classes:4



Trinity Motors (Smethwick)
4.3km

Address:150 -152 High Street, B66 3AJ
Phone:0121 558 3002
Website:www.trinity-motors.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:10:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Stratstone Harley Davidson Birmingham
4.3km

Address:Waterlinks Motor Village, B6 5RQ
Phone:0121 335 7043
Classes:1,2



Apex Autocentres Ltd
4.3km

Address:78 Stour Street, B18 7AJ
Phone:0121 454 3259
Classes:4



Jacksons Garage Birmingham Ltd
4.3km

Address:Summer Lane, B19 3QG
Phone:01212360706
Classes:4



Smart Mot And Service Centre
4.4km

Address:21 Sandy Lane, B6 5TP
Phone:0121 328 8302
Classes:4



Manir Autos
4.4km

Address:Unit 29, B6 5TP
Phone:0121 326 7422
Classes:4,7



Warley Motorpoint
4.4km

Address:St Pauls Road, B66 1EG
Phone:0121 565 2202
Classes:4
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:10:00am4:00pm



Aston Cross Accident Repair Centre Ltd
4.4km

Address:Unit 2 Chelsea Trading Estate, B7 5EP
Phone:0121 6872222
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Flora Motor Engineers
4.4km

Address:337 Lichfield Road, B6 7ST
Phone:0121 327 3233
Classes:4,5,7



Pitstop Mots
4.5km

Address:Unit 8, B7 5EE
Phone:0121 328 1752
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am8:00pm
Sunday:9:00am8:00pm



Sytner Birmingham Mini
4.5km

Address:90 To 99 Summerhill Road, B1 3RH
Phone:0121 234 6060
Classes:4



Perry Common Mot Centre
4.5km

Address:15 To 17 Perry Common Road, B23 7AB
Phone:0121 3732885
Classes:1,2,4



Kwik - Fit
4.5km

Address:23 Marsh Hill, B23 7DS
Phone:0121 3824488
Classes:4



Ferdotti Motor Services Ltd
4.5km

Address:40 Pleasant Street, B70 7DP
Phone:01215256144
Classes:3,4,5,7



Sandwell Garages Ltd
4.6km

Address:Spon Lane, B70 6AR
Phone:01215533777
Classes:3,4



Midland Link Motors Ltd
4.6km

Address:439 443 Lichfield Road, B6 7SS
Phone:01213276545
Classes:4



The Lodge Tyre Company Ltd
4.6km

Address:Unit 2, B7 4DH
Phone:0121 3596556
Classes:4,5,7



Sytner Birmingham
4.7km

Address:20 Parade, B1 3QJ
Phone:0121 2346000
Classes:4



Fred Smith And Sons Motor Bodies Ltd
4.7km

Address:Lyng Lane, B70 7RW
Phone:01215257580
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Central Auto Tech
4.7km

Address:29 Freeth Street, B16 0QN
Phone:0121 455 8392
Classes:4



B J Banning Ltd
4.7km

Address:501 - 527 Lichfield Road, B6 7SR
Phone:01213272741
Classes:4



J C Motors
4.7km

Address:Lord Street, B7 4DD
Phone:0121 359 8999
Website:www.jcmotorsbirmingham.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



Am's Motor Engineers
4.8km

Address:Unit G10, B70 7EZ
Phone:0121 500 5123
Classes:4



J C Motors
4.8km

Address:257 Great Lister Street, B7 4DB
Phone:0121 359 8999
Website:www.jcmotorsbirmingham.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
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



The Sun Garage Company
4.8km

Address:54a Sandwell Road, B70 8TG
Phone:01215530296
Classes:4



Temple Motors
4.8km

Address:2 To 10 Temple Street, B70 9AF
Phone:0121 580 2020
Classes:4



Uk European Incorporated Ltd
4.8km

Address:106 Icknield Port Road, B16 0RB
Phone:01214542712
Classes:4



Slade Road Mots
4.8km

Address:364-368 Slade Road, B23 7LA
Phone:01213844044
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
4.9km

Address:158 Slade Road, B23 7PX
Phone:0121 327 2783
Website:www.atseuromaster.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



1st Stop Mot Centre Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 3, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 382 1656
Classes:4



Car & Commercial Service Centre
4.9km

Address:292 Short Heath Road, B23 6LB
Phone:0121 3503252
Classes:4



Shafs Mot And Service Centre
4.9km

Address:166 Oldbury Road, B66 1ND
Phone:0121 439 0727
Classes:4,5,7



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
5.0km

Address:Fred Hanks Motorcycles, B23 7QX
Phone:01213731035
Classes:1,2



T H Auto Repairs
5.0km

Address:Shireland Road, B66 4RD
Phone:01215655606
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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