Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 5km of B23 6SX

We managed to find 115 MOT Test Centres within 5km of your B23 6SX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, increase your search radius to 10km.

Advanced Car Tuning Trading As Autohelp Ltd
0.6km

Address:1 To 5 Gravelly Lane, B23 6UJ
Phone:0121 382 9798
Classes:4



Spring Lane Service Station (Erdington) Ltd
0.6km

Address:32 Spring Lane, B24 9BX
Phone:0121 373 8060
Website:www.garage-services.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:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Abbey Service Centre
0.9km

Address:1-41 Sutton Road, B23 6QH
Phone:0121 3772580
Classes:4



Slade Road Mots
1.0km

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



Fred Hanks Motorcycles Ltd
1.2km

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



Kwik - Fit
1.3km

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



Johnsons Skoda
1.4km

Address:585 Tyburn Road, B24 9RX
Phone:0121 382 0077
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Limited Erdington
1.4km

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



Mercedes-Benz Retail - Used Cars Birmingham
1.4km

Address:144 Bromford Lane, B24 8DE
Phone:0121 377 7800
Website:www.lshauto.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:11:00am5:00pm



Car & Commercial Service Centre
1.4km

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



1st Stop Mot Centre Limited
1.4km

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



Eurostar Tyres Limited
1.5km

Address:254 Wheelwright Road, B24 8DT
Phone:0121 384 8762
Classes:4,5,7



Colliers Mazda
1.5km

Address:825 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5225
Classes:4



Colliers Landrover
1.5km

Address:823 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 5566
Classes:4



Colliers Honda
1.5km

Address:821 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 382 4000
Classes:4



Robins And Day Birmingham North
1.5km

Address:857 Tyburn Road, B24 9NY
Phone:0121 306 4410
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
1.6km

Address:Unit G, B24 9QP
Phone:0121 377 7681
Classes:4



West Midlands Saab Specialists
1.7km

Address:Unit Af37, B24 9QR
Phone:0121 270 1095
Website:www.wmss.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:8:30am12:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Hi-Q
1.8km

Address:196 Bromford Lane, B24 8DP
Phone:0121 328 0278
Website:www.hiqonline.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:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Tyres@junction 6 Birmingham Limited
1.8km

Address:44 Tyburn Road, B24 8LA
Phone:0121 327 3395
Classes:4,7



Tyburn Service Centre
1.8km

Address:191 Tyburn Road, B24 8NQ
Phone:0121 328 3312
Website:www.tyburnservicecentre.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:8:30am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Perry Common Mot Centre
1.9km

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



M6 Commercials
2.1km

Address:Premier Street, B7 5TQ
Phone:0121 326 6363
Website:www.m6commercials.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am4:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am4:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am4:30pm
Thursday:7:30am4:30pm
Friday:7:30am4:30pm
Saturday:7:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



B J Banning Ltd
2.1km

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



Vantage Toyota Birmingham
2.2km

Address:6 Wingfoot Way, B24 9HF
Phone:0121 386 8700
Classes:4



Barratt Vehicle Maintenance
2.4km

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



Midland Link Motors Ltd
2.4km

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



The Mechanic
2.4km

Address:186b Drews Lane, B8 2SL
Phone:0121 328 5179
Classes:4,5,7



Swift Auto Centre
2.4km

Address:Bromford Drive, B36 8TY
Phone:0121 7485700
Classes:4



M S Autocentre
2.5km

Address:912 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 377 7738
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



Formula One Autocentres Ltd
2.5km

Address:892 Kingsbury Road, B24 9PY
Phone:0121 3509901
Classes:4



Roopyal Unicorn Mot Centre
2.5km

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



Bristol Street Motors Birmingham Seat
2.6km

Address:Watson Road, B7 5SB
Phone:0121 327 3700
Classes:4



Westwood Motors
2.6km

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



Lookers Birmingham
2.6km

Address:Star Park South, B7 5AH
Phone:0121 3257545
Classes:4,7



Paul Rigby Ltd
2.7km

Address:Omega Road, B24 0QY
Phone:0121 382 1222
Website:www.volvocarsbirmingham.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



A T D Motor Services
2.7km

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



Flora Motor Engineers
2.7km

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



Riverside Autos
2.8km

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



Attain Travel Ltd
2.8km

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



Trustford Erdington
2.8km

Address:971 Kingsbury Road, B24 9QB
Phone:0121 377 3000
Classes:4,7



Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield
2.8km

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



Direct Mot Centre
2.8km

Address:308 Washwood Heath Road, B8 2UL
Phone:0121 328 9222
Website:www.birminghammots.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:11:30am4:30pm



Boldmere Service Centre
3.0km

Address:Unit 12 Union Drive, B73 5TE
Phone:0121 355 1196
Website:boldmereservicecentre.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:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ward End Mot Centre
3.1km

Address:37 St Margarets Road, B8 2BB
Phone:0121 327 1840
Classes:4



C & P Autos
3.1km

Address:Unit 2, B8 1RQ
Phone:0121 326 0997
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jap Spares Ltd
3.1km

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



Stala Autos Ltd
3.1km

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



Ventura Park Volkswagen
3.2km

Address:45-51 Kings Road, B73 5AB
Phone:0121 355 1261
Classes:4



Manir Autos
3.2km

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



Smart Mot And Service Centre
3.2km

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



Johnsons Cars Limited
3.3km

Address:8 Kings Road, B73 5AF
Phone:0121 355 6060
Classes:4



Commercial Fleet Services Ltd
3.4km

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



Pitstop Mots
3.4km

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



Witton Road Garage Ltd
3.5km

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



Motoronics Ltd
3.5km

Address:Unit 16 Boultbee Business Units, B7 5AR
Phone:0121 327 8204
Classes:4,7



Halfords Autocentres Limited
3.5km

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



Perry Garage
3.6km

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



Witton Car Care Centre Ltd
3.6km

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



Dpt Motors Ltd
3.6km

Address:6 Mendip Road, B8 3JF
Phone:0121 327 0907
Classes:4



Palmers Performance Cars Limited
3.7km

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



Highfield Mot Services
3.7km

Address:Unit 4a, B8 3QX
Phone:0121 326 7690
Classes:4,5,7



B M C Specialists
3.7km

Address:868 Alum Rock Road, B8 2TY
Phone:0121 328 2548
Classes:4



Stratstone Harley Davidson Birmingham
3.7km

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



Autopoint Birmingham Ltd
3.7km

Address:865 Alum Rock Road, B8 2AG
Phone:01213272916
Classes:4



Trustford Perry Barr
3.8km

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



Wellsburys Garage Limited
3.8km

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



Alum Rock Service Station
3.8km

Address:Alum Rock Road, B8 3BL
Phone:0121 328 8234
Classes:4



Tacho Fit
3.8km

Address:Unit 17 Hayward Industrial Park, B35 7BT
Phone:0121 747 7220
Classes:4,5,7



Aston Cross Accident Repair Centre Ltd
3.8km

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



Church Road Mot Centre
3.8km

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



Car Care Autos Ltd
3.9km

Address:Unit 4b, B76 1AH
Phone:0121 351 5915
Website:www.carcareautos.co.uk
Classes:1,2,4



Birmingham Motor Tyres Ltd
3.9km

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



Castle Vale Service Station
3.9km

Address:Turnhouse Road, B35 6PR
Phone:0121 747 6326
Website:www.motcastlevale.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:7:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:7:30am7:00pm
Thursday:7:30am7:00pm
Friday:7:30am7:00pm
Saturday:8:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Mot Testing Services
4.0km

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



Heartlands Fleet Services Limited
4.0km

Address:81 To 83 Cato Street, B7 4TS
Phone:07807 040670
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik-Fit
4.0km

Address:5-15 Maney Corner, B72 1QL
Phone:0121 354 1248
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



Fcs Auto Centre
4.1km

Address:154 Parkfield Road, B8 3AY
Phone:0121 327 8214
Classes:4,7



City Auto Centre Limited
4.1km

Address:1a Anthony Road, B8 3UA
Phone:0121 3287600
Classes:4



Brooklyn Garage Ltd
4.1km

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



Kns Adderley Mot
4.2km

Address:215 Adderley Road, B8 1AN
Phone:0121 328 7610
Classes:4,5,7



The Auto Workshop
4.2km

Address:Unit 10, B7 4RA
Phone:0121 359 8637
Website:www.theautoworkshop.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



B S Motors Limited
4.2km

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



Kwik - Fit
4.2km

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



Amsons Auto Services
4.3km

Address:Unit 3, B8 1BZ
Phone:0121 326 0555
Classes:4



Racks Auto Fleet Centre
4.4km

Address:2 Northcote Road, B33 9BE
Phone:07779 060772
Classes:4,5,7



The Lodge Tyre Company Ltd
4.5km

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



Stechford Mots And Repairs
4.5km

Address:Rear Of 111 Flaxley Road, B33 9HQ
Phone:0121 783 2444
Classes:4



Pjb Accident Repairs
4.6km

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



Auto Moto
4.6km

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



J C Motors
4.6km

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



J C Motors
4.6km

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



Six Ways Mot
4.6km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.6km

Address:South Parade, B72 1QU
Phone:0121 355 6657
Classes:4



Fox Hollies Garage Limited
4.7km

Address:53a Fox Hollies Road, B76 2RZ
Phone:0121 351 7200
Classes:4



Burbridge Auto Centre
4.7km

Address:Unit 3, B9 4US
Phone:0121 766 8700
Classes:4



G T Autos
4.7km

Address:Unit 9 Cherrywood Industrial Estate, B9 4TL
Phone:0121 439 2272
Classes:4



Volkswagen Van Centre Birmingham
4.7km

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



Sira Motors
4.8km

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



Chambers Ford
4.8km

Address:2 Reddicap Trading Estate, B75 7BS
Phone:0121 311 1133
Website:www.chambersgroup.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:30pm
Thursday:8:30am6:30pm
Friday:8:30am6:30pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Cdp Services
4.8km

Address:Arch 5, Landor Street, B8 1AE
Phone:0121 3336993
Classes:4



Central Sutton Motor Services Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 34, B75 7BU
Phone:0121 378 4056
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
4.9km

Address:Unit 16, B75 7BU
Phone:0121 378 2159
Classes:4



A F J Limited
4.9km

Address:18 Forster Street, B7 4JD
Phone:0121 689 1000
Classes:4,5,7



Bassetts Pole Service Station
4.9km

Address:Coleshill Road, B75 7BB
Phone:0121 378 5574
Classes:4,5,7



Cherrywood Autos
4.9km

Address:110 Cherrywood Road, B9 4UH
Phone:0121 773 6616
Classes:4



Hrs Test Centre
4.9km

Address:Unit 1 Stechford Trading Estate, B33 8BU
Phone:0121 789 6868
Classes:4



Nations Garage Limited
4.9km

Address:207-209 Bradford Road, B36 9AG
Phone:0121 748 4800
Classes:4



Ritz Garage
4.9km

Address:R/o 211 Bordesley Green East, B9 5SP
Phone:0121 784 0523
Website:ritz-garage.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:9:00am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Pitbull Motorcycles Limited
4.9km

Address:Unit 11 Alpha Way, B9 4TR
Phone:07850 561723
Classes:1,2



Green Auto Management Ltd
5.0km

Address:Unit C 301 Porters Way, B9 5RR
Phone:0121 753 2957
Classes:4,5,7



Vauxhall Road Service Station
5.0km

Address:37 Vauxhall Road, B7 4HQ
Phone:01213595006
Classes:4



The Mot Centre
5.0km

Address:Humpage Road, B9 5HW
Phone:07776 192516
Classes:1,2,4



F G Mansell
5.0km

Address:The Forge, B76 9BU
Phone:0121 3511047
Classes:1,2



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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