Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to B20 1JG 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 1JG

We managed to find 111 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B20 1JG. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Stevens Motoring Services
1.1km

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



Somerset Autos And Mot Centre Limited
1.1km

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



Direct Auto Repairs
2.0km

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



Direct Mots
2.0km

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



Halfords Autocentre
2.1km

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



Handsworth Auto Engineering
2.1km

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



Fast Forward Garage
2.1km

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



Oakland Garage
2.1km

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



Kwik - Fit
2.2km

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



Mots 4 You Ltd
2.3km

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



Brittains Garage
2.4km

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



Autofit Centre Ltd
2.5km

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



B S Motors Limited
2.5km

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



Panesar Motors
2.5km

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



Birmingham Motor Tyres Ltd
2.6km

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



Vaux Tech
2.6km

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



Chapel Street Tyre Centre
2.6km

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



Church Road Mot Centre
2.7km

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



Sira Motors
2.7km

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



Trustford Perry Barr
2.7km

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



Badwal Motors
2.7km

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



Rapid Auto Centre
2.8km

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



Villa Cross Garage
2.8km

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



Rai Garage
2.9km

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



Mot Testing Services
3.0km

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



Halfords Autocentres Limited
3.0km

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



B J Motors
3.0km

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



Perry Garage
3.0km

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



M S Motor Services Limited
3.1km

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



Wellsburys Garage Limited
3.2km

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
3.2km

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



Dolmans Garage & Mot Centre
3.2km

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



Birmingham Cab Company Ltd
3.3km

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



Brooklyn Garage Ltd
3.3km

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



Hockley Mot Centre
3.3km

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



Hi-Tune Motor Engineers
3.3km

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



D J Motors
3.4km

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



Trisan Motors
3.4km

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



Gordon Motors Services
3.4km

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



Tyre Me Autocentre Limited
3.4km

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



Autocare
3.4km

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



Rolfe Street Garage
3.4km

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



Autorama Garage
3.4km

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



Rolfe Street Arc Ltd
3.4km

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



W A Garage Ltd
3.5km

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



B K Mot Centre
3.5km

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



Pinpoint Vehicle Services
3.5km

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



Chanco Garages Ltd
3.6km

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



Millenium Auto Care Centre
3.6km

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



Forward Garage
3.6km

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



Witton Car Care Centre Ltd
3.6km

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



Witton Road Garage Ltd
3.6km

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



Guests Motors Ltd
3.7km

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



K M Services
3.7km

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



R K Service Centre Ltd
3.7km

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



Nationwide Car And Commercial
3.8km

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



Stala Autos Ltd
3.8km

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



Jap Spares Ltd
3.8km

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



Palmers Performance Cars Limited
3.8km

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



Bt Fleet Limited
3.8km

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



Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals Nhs Trust
3.9km

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



Attain Travel Ltd
3.9km

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



Riverside Autos
3.9km

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



Ferdotti Motor Services Ltd
4.0km

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



Warley Motorpoint
4.0km

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



Trinity Motors (Smethwick)
4.0km

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



Sandwell Garages Ltd
4.0km

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



Rps Garage Services Limited
4.0km

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



T&r Motor Services Ltd
4.0km

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



Fred Smith And Sons Motor Bodies Ltd
4.1km

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



Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield
4.1km

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



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
4.1km

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



The Sun Garage Company
4.1km

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



Temple Motors
4.1km

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



Streetly Motor Services Limited
4.2km

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



Dave The Frame
4.2km

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



Supercruise Auto Centre
4.2km

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



Dudley Road Mot
4.2km

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



Am's Motor Engineers
4.2km

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



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
4.3km

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



Tara Motor Repairs
4.3km

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



Kingstanding Auto Centre Ltd
4.4km

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



A T D Motor Services
4.4km

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



Westwood Motors
4.4km

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



Shafs Mot And Service Centre
4.4km

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



Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham
4.4km

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



Regal Service Station
4.5km

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



Evans Halshaw
4.5km

Address:Carters Green, B70 9QP
Phone:01215537741
Classes:4



Apex Autocentres Ltd
4.5km

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



Pjb Accident Repairs
4.5km

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



Villa Motoring Centre
4.6km

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



D T Auto Engineering
4.6km

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



K And J Motors
4.7km

Address:19 Baker Street, B70 9JJ
Phone:01215259536
Classes:4



Sytner Birmingham Mini
4.7km

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



Auto Moto
4.7km

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



Jacksons Garage Birmingham Ltd
4.7km

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



Hari Auto Limited
4.8km

Address:2a Beechfield Road, B67 6BP
Phone:0121 558 7527
Classes:4



T H Auto Repairs
4.8km

Address:Shireland Road, B66 4RD
Phone:01215655606
Classes:4



Commercial Fleet Services Ltd
4.9km

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



Stratstone Harley Davidson Birmingham
4.9km

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



Central Auto Tech
4.9km

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



Crankhall Lane Motoring Centre
4.9km

Address:111-113 Crankhall Lane, WS10 0EF
Phone:01215560366
Classes:4



Uk European Incorporated Ltd
4.9km

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



Auto Repair Centre
4.9km

Address:Cemetry Road, B68 8SP
Phone:01215521931
Classes:4



Kwik - Fit
5.0km

Address:Express Service Station, B70 0PL
Phone:0121 553 3691
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



Manir Autos
5.0km

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



Smart Mot And Service Centre
5.0km

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



D & M Motor Services
5.0km

Address:C/o Rear Of Petrol Station, B70 7LH
Phone:01215537687
Classes:4



Sytner Birmingham
5.0km

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



Bristol Street Motors West Bromwich
5.0km

Address:New Swan Lane, B70 0NS
Phone:01215530200
Classes:4,5,7



Aston Cross Accident Repair Centre Ltd
5.0km

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



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
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